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Essay / The common element notice in Agamemnon, Hamlet and John F. Kennedy's Secret Society Speech. Compare the similarities and differences between the three texts. Thesis statement. The normal element of the secret society speech of Agamemnon, Hamlet and John F. Kennedy is Hamartia. Hamartia is characterized as a misstep or failure of judgment. The similarities are that they all made an error in their judgment that resulted in their death or assassination. The contrast is that, unlike Hamlet, Agamemnon and John F. Kennedy never question the choices they make. lives.First point.1) All three characters Agamemnon, Hamlet and John F.Kennedy did something that others opposed.2) All men faced comments about their activities.Evidence.1) In Hamlet Play when Hamlet calls his uncle a "Cursed smiling villain" (Act 1. Scene 5, line 106). When the ghost tells him the truth about his father's death. In John F. Kennedy's speech, John F. Kennedy refers to secret societies that pose a threat to the United States. In Agamemnon, Agamemnon sacrificed his own daughter Iphigenia to win the Trojan War. Meaning. This shows that their judgment or decision was not wise. As a result, it cost them their lives. Second point. 1) All three characters are able to speak confidently to the audience. 2) All three men still had many years ahead of them during which they could have served their country. Evidence 1) All three men speak confidently in front of others: Agamemnon address to the Choir on his return; Hamlet speaks in front...... middle of paper...... Meaning. Comparing the three texts allows us to better understand the characters and the kind of feelings they all experienced. Sources.1)http: //sunnyenglishliterature.blogspot.ca/2011/11/aristotles-view-about-hamartia.html Name of Essy:Aristotle's view on Hamartia, Anagnorisis, Peripeteia and Catharsis according to poetics Monday, November 7, 2011 Line number 43.2) “Aristotle's Theory of Tragedy” Line number 43Monday, November 7, 20113) “Tragic hero Agamemnon” Line number 71)http://sunnyenglishliterature.blogspot.ca/2011/11/aristotles -view-about-hamartia.html Name of Essy: Aristotle's point of view on Hamartia, Anagnorisis, peripeteia and catharsis according to poetics Monday November 7, 2011 Line number 43.2) “Aristotle's theory of tragedy” Line number 43Monday November 7, 20113) “Tragic hero Agamemnon” Line number 7
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