In this age few tragedies are written. It has often been held that the lack is due to a paucity of heroes among us, or else that modern man has had the blood drawn out of his organs of belief by the skepticism of science, and the heroic attack on life cannot feed on an attitude of reserve and circumspection. For one reason or another, we are often held to be below tragedy - or tragedy above us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modern society lacks tragedy because skepticism and reserve undermine heroic belief.
- In plain terms
- Few tragedies exist today because people doubt and hold back.
- What can you take from it?
- Skepticism prevents modern tragedy from forming.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is modern life less heroic?
- Does skepticism kill art?
Another view
Tragedy may exist in modern forms not recognized as such.
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