?fiction works with tragic heroes

[Kathy Keck <kkeck@IDEANET.DOE.STATE.IN.US>]

Dear "Netters"

I have a very inventive senior English teacher who is taking the approach
that perhaps O.J. Simpson is a modern Othello for her academic
students.  An interesting approach to teaching Shakespeare, I thought.  We
have discussed this and now I have two questions for you:
        1.  Can you think of modern fictional characters who would be
        considered "tragic heroes?"
        2.  Also I read an essay this summer comparing Othello and O.J. but
        cannot find it now.  Perhaps you have seen something similiar. Any
        suggestions?

Thanks for your help.

Kathy Keck  kkeck@ideanet.doe.state.in.us
Crawfordsville High School
One Athenian Drive
Crawfordsville, IN  47933    317-362-2340