Aristotle’s tragic hero who evokes sympathy for the character and forces the reader to evaluate certain traits in themselves. Tragic heroes possess a tragic flaw or downfall that leads to their death. Shakespeare uses the characteristics of Aristotle’s tragic hero to create a character that readers connect to and‚ despite their flaw‚ sympathize with. The fate of tragic heroes end in their death due to their own mistake or character flaw. In 17th century England‚ witches foretell the tragic ending of
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not often in Greek myth or tragedy that a woman is found portrayed as a tragic hero. The tragic hero of this drama is Antigone‚ the character from which the play derives its title. This is shown by the fact that not only is she the protagonist of the play‚ but she also holds certain qualities of a tragic hero. What seems to be not that important in determining the tragic hero of this play‚ in fact‚ is whether or not the hero is male or female‚ which is surprising due to the misogynistic tendencies
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A tragic hero is someone whos fatal flaw‚ combined with other external factors‚ bring about ones demise‚ which is demonstrated by Macbeth in Shakespeares play Macbeth. Macbeth is portrayed as a courageous‚ brave and noble man who was haunted by superstition and an overpowering ambition. Factors that contributed to the degeneration of Macbeth include the prophecies told to him by the witches‚ the influence and manipulation of his wife‚ Lady Macbeth‚ and finally‚ Macbeths deep driven intent to become
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Oedipus: The Tragic Hero Normally when someone hears the word “tragedy‚” they automatically think of suffering‚ pain‚ destruction‚ and calamity. The final result would be the unfortunate collapse of a powerful protagonist whether it was a misjudgment or a flaw within their character. A great example of a tragedy would be Oedipus the King by Sophocles. This play was set in the city of Thebes during another terrible plague that the people had just overcome. It tells about a king who lives out his
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heard. The ideal Victorian woman is hardly descriptive of Nora in Henrik Ibson’s A Doll House. Through careful observation and questioning‚ Nora recognizes the injustice of the male-dominated society in which she lives. Nora’s discomposure with as her begin treated as her husband Torvald’s subordinate‚ her realization of Torvald’s true character‚ and her desire to educate herself prompt her to become independent. The most important choice that Nora makes is to leave Torvald Helmer‚ because this choice
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Michael Corleone was the tragic hero because he qualified to Aristotle’s traits. For example‚ Michael was born in a wealthy family and he could choose his life path. He joined the army and went to Frontline during World War II. Many Americans praised soldiers as a hero because soldiers killed enemies and protected the whole country. For instance‚ in the movie‚ one of the police was hesitated after he heard Captain McCluskey ordered him and other policies to grab Michael. However‚ the police believed
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I know the entire world has heard of the famous pop star‚ Britney Spears. I am sure many would not think of her as a tragic hero‚ but with little research she you will find that she is in several ways. As a young girl Britney was introduced to the All New Mickey Mouse Club TV show when she was just 11 years old. In 2000 she reached the top of Pop charts with an instant hit “Oops‚ I Did It Again”. Although she was not born of Noble Birth or elevated status‚ she was born with incredible talent which
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necessary to classify a story as a tragedy: a tragic hero‚ his character flaw‚ and a twist of fate which results in the hero’s ultimate destruction. Jay Gatsby is the doomed tragic hero‚ blinded by his irrational dream to relive the past. Fate interferes in the form of the unexpected manslaughter of one character’s mistress by his wife. All these facets of the story come together to cause the end of Gatsby. In order for a character to be defined as a tragic hero‚ he must be noble in character. Jay Gatsby
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A “tragic hero” as defined by Aristotle is that the main character must go through four critical stages within the text. The phases that Aristotle states the character has to go through must completely lead to his or her own complete downfall. These four phases in which Aristotle states is: Perietia‚ Hamartia‚ Catharsis‚ and Anagnorisis. Lastly Aristotle states that the tragic hero must be a nobleman or a man of great stature. Yet by Othello having such positive aspects they are responsible for bringing
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In order to become a tragic hero‚ Macbeth must have a miserable end‚ caused from his hamartia and an outside force. Lady Macbeth becomes the outside force‚ helping Macbeth develop his hamartia. Event from the start‚ Macbeth and Lady Macbeth argue about moral standards‚ specifically
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