Is Hamlet a tragic hero

1. What are some of the universal ideas in classical drama (ancient Greek drama, Shakespeare) that speak to contemporary audiences? Why do you think these plays continue to be staged today?

2. How has the concept of hero changed from the time of the ancient Greeks?
Is Hamlet a tragic hero? Is Willy Loman? Who are the heroes in A Doll House?

3. How did theatre change in the 19th and 20th centuries? What were some of the influences that brought about the changes?

4. Discuss the parent-child (e.g. father-son, father-daughter, mother-son) relationships in the plays read (Oedipus Rex, Hamlet, A Doll House, Death of a Salesman).