... in the sanctuary of Dionysus" (dictionary.com, 1). There are 8 basic qualities that make up a Greek Tragedy. The plays Antigone, Hamlet, and A Streetcar Named Desire use at least some of these qualities. The first quality is that the play is written in poetic form. In the plays Antigone and Hamlet we see this ... marries Hamlet's uncle, which makes him the King. The King, Queen, and Hamlet are all main characters in the play. In the play, A Streetcar Named Desire, there are no characters of royalty. The third quality for a Greek Tragedy is there is no violence on stage. This quality is ...

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