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A tragic hero is described as a character who has the potential to be a hero, possessing admirable, noble qualities and exceptional achievements, but who is ultimately led to their downfall and eventual death because of a tragic flaw. William Shakespeare utilized the role of a tragic hero in many of his plays, but arguably the most notable of these characters is Macbeth. Macbeth tells the story of the titular character, Macbeth, a warrior renowned for his bravery, who encounters a trio of witches

Girlchild Have you ever heard someone say “What a tragedy”? It is not something you would like to hear, but sadly, tragedies happen every day and that’s tragic. The word tragic is causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow. Everyone has experienced a dreadful event but no one can experience something more devastating than a child. Children are the most tragic people because they have to deal with either verbal or physical abuse, whether if it is in school or in their own home. Most children

What is a tragic hero? What are the characteristics of a tragic hero? A tragic hero is a character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads them to their own downfall. Tragic heroes usually are an exceptional being in the beginning of the story and they have a tragic flaw that causes their downfall. Some example of tragic heroes include Prince Hamlet, Oedipus, Romeo, and Macbeth. In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Macbeth receives a prophecy from three witches that one day he will

In The Lord of the Flies by William Golding, The Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller and The Plague by Albert Camus we experience the death of a main character, Piggy, Willy, and Tarrou respectively. Out of these deaths, Tarrou's is by far the most tragic. Piggy’s death is not tragic because he is very annoying and is only missed by one person. Willie's death is not tragic because he died a nobody. Tarrou meant something to society. He started the sanitary squads and was missed by people when he

A tragedy is an occasion that causes much misfortune and sadness. Tragedy can be seen throughout literature and most likely ends up with someone physically or mentally being killed. A very good example of a tragedy in literature is William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The tale of Romeo and Juliet is about two young lovers that belong to feuding families’ that hate each other and their love must be kept secret. Unfortunately, not but a day after they are secretly wed, they are separated from each

Is Santiago a Tragic Hero? In the literary world there is an abundance of tragic heroes. (Briefly explain what is a tragic hero) One of the most well-known examples of a tragic hero is Prince Hamlet. Another, real example of a tragic hero is King Saul from the Old Testament because.... Santiago, in “The Old Man and The Sea”, is a tragic hero because he continues to go after the marlin when it is futile, he does not rely or ask others for help and he has an aspiration to push his limits. Santiago

Tragic Heroes The plays Hamlet and Macbeth by William Shakespeare have many comparisons. One such comparison is that the main characters in both plays are tragic heroes. A tragic hero is a character that has a tragic flaw that leads to their demise. Hamlet’s tragic flaw is his indecisiveness which leads him questioning himself while Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his ambition which leads to his guilt. In the play Hamlet, Hamlet’s father is dead. One night soldiers see the ghost of King Hamlet

The Greek philosopher Aristotle defines a tragic hero as a morally-bound protagonist whose flaws develop into a downfall, suffering or defeat. Tragic heroes were first introduced in Greek mythology, though many celebrities and athletes in today’s media prove to have similar qualities. One celebrity in particular who embodies the role of tragic hero is Demi Lovato. Lovato knew that by entering the world of Disney, she could potentially end up like the several teens stars before her, including Britney

Romeo and Juliet Essay A tragic hero is a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat. In the classic play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is the tragic hero. Romeo is a nice young man, but ends up becoming the tragic hero as the story goes on. All tragic heroes have a part in their life when they go through a time of misfortune. Romeo is very is misfortunate, for example Romeo is very upset when he finds out his new love Juliet is from the family

In ancient Greece, they started to do plays to celebrate the god of wine and fertility. They started to tell stories and saw that the people in the stories suffered and had traits that made them a tragic hero. Some of these traits are suffering, reversal of fortune, noble, tragic flaw, and recognition. In “Fences” by August Wilson There are many traits of a tragic hero. Some that stand out to the viewers are suffering, reversal of fortune, and recognition. One of the characters in the story, Troy