Phèdre

Racine's masterpiece, followed by a literary journey " Passion and Tragedy". In an edition in line with the new French programs of the high school, including artistic and cultural extensions and a new baccalaureate dossier. L'oeuvreIn Trézène, ancient Greece, Phèdre has a mad love for her son-in-law, Hippolyte. Believing her husband, Theseus, who died in battle, she confesses her guilty passion to the young man. But he loves another.Model of classical tragedy, Phèdre illustrates the irrational and destructive force of love passion. The " Passion and Tragedy" course10 key texts to understand how passion is at the heart of the tragic conflict in the tragedies of the 17th century. The reflection is organised according to this plan:1. Passion, the source of tragic conflicts2. Passion, the driving force of tragic action3. Two faces of passion: Corneille theatre and Racine theatre The dossier All resources useful to the high school student for e