Step One: Watch both of these videos: Tragedy Lessons from Aristotle: Crash Course Theater and
A Character Has 4 Pivotal Moments To Change

Step Two: Write a four-paragraph essay about one movie–preferably your favorite–that you watched
in which you learned from the transformation of the main character (whether the hero or villain).

1. In the first paragraph:
   Provide the title, date, and director of the film, as well as a brief summary of the film in your own
   words.
2. In the second paragraph:
   Choose one character. Describe the character before his/her/their transformation.
3. In the third paragraph:
   • Describe the exact scene or scenes when the character transforms him, her, themselves.
   • Describe the obstacles he/she/they overcome.
   • Is there a recognition or reversal as described by Aristotle? If so, describe.
   • What were the lessons learned by the character?
4. In the fourth paragraph:
   • Does the observer experience a catharsis, as described by Aristotle when watching this film?
   • What can an observer learn about the character and the transformation? Provide examples
   using scenes in the film.
   • Did the character’s transformation relate to your own life? If so, how?
   • Can you apply any of the lessons learned to your own life? If so, how?