A tragedy is when something really horrible happens to a person, usually someone who doesn't deserve it or is flawed (a good person who is misled by a bad influence; a caring family man who loses his family; etc.). There are several tragic figures in Troy: Prince Hector of Troy (Eric Bana), Achilles (Brad Pitt), King Priam (Peter O'Toole), and even Agamemnon (Brian Cox). As you watch the movie, follow the stories of Achilles and Prince Hector. For each character, tell me: a. What is their main role in the movie? b. What types of decisions do they make that grow their character? c. What happens to them in the end? d. Why is this a tragic event? Use the chart to help you organize your thoughts for parts A and B. You can then use it to answer parts C and D.

Character Who are they? What adjectives describe them? (Think family, reasons for doing what they do, etc.) What are some major decisions/ actions taken during the movie? Hector -Hector sees Helen on the boat and decides to continue to Troy rather than turn around and go back to Sparta. Achilles What happens to them in the end?