Literaturespeaking topic
In ancient tragedy, 'hamartia' is the fatal flaw or error that drives the hero to ruin. Oedipus fulfills his fate precisely by trying to escape it: why do prophecies fulfill themselves?
— Aristotle, Poetics / Sophocles, Oedipus Rex, hamartia
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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