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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

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

Tragedy and Coping Methods Tragedy is a major theme found in all aspects of life. It is defined as “something that causes strong feelings of sadness or regret” (Merriam-Webster, 2014). Out of tragedies arises commemorations and memorials in different art forms as a method of coping. Not only are these memorials and commemorations used as a coping method to deal with the effects of tragedies, but they also serve as a way to keep in our memories those affected by such events. Writing can be a way

Within all four book, Oedipus, Ethan Frome, Hamlet, and Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman possessed more tragic elements then all the rest. Throughout all four books, Oedipus, Ethan Frome, Hamlet, and Death of a Salesman all have the potential of being a tragic hero, but in Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman matches the true definition of a tragic hero. Within all four book, Oedipus, Ethan Frome, Hamlet, and Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman possessed more tragic elements then all the rest. In all

2. Macbeth’s tragic hero stats is far different than Oedipus’s. A tragic hero is defined as a man of noble reputation who is admired by society but has a tragic flaw which leads to his downfall. They have great influence, then make an error in his actions and then have to suffer the consequences of those actions. An example of this in Macbeth is at the beginning of the play where Macbeth is regarded as a great man by King Duncan. This is his reputation at the beginning of the play (he

An Aristotelian tragedy has the elements of catharsis (mostly in pity and fear) and hamartia: the character flaw. The play, Romeo and Juliet, is about two lovers who encounter difficulties, revolving around their families who despise each other. Romeo and Juliet is an Aristotelian tragedy because catharsis is presented in the play through the main character’s hamartias. Juliet’s being: her blindness for love and Romeo’s being: his impetuousness that inevitably leads to his, and Juliet’s death. Catharsis

Everyone has done something they regret; that is indisputable. The troubling part is that many do not take responsibility for their poor judgement, although they know their previous actions are the reason for their current negative experiences. They do not want to admit that they have done something wrong. People resort to blaming untouchable, invisible forces such as fate so they do not have to deal with the thought that they brought their pain and suffering on themselves. Many spectators of a drama

The play Fences, by August Wilson, can be classified as a tragedy in accordance with the parameters outlined by Arthur Miller in his essay, “Tragedy and the Common Man.” In his essay, Miller describes four essential criteria that tragedies must possess. First, in a tragedy one of the characters must be willing to give up his life in order to maintain his position in society. Moreover, a tragic character must have a tragic flaw, namely his inability to remain passive while his dignity is attacked

Tragedy is a form of drama based on human suffering that invokes in its audience an accompanying catharsis or pleasure while viewing it. Though many cultures have developed forms that provoke this paradoxical response, the term tragedy often refers to a specific tradition of drama that has played a unique and important role historically in the self-definition of Western civilization. As this tradition has been multiple and discontinuous, yet the term has often been used to invoke a powerful effect

Hum 101 T/R 3:00-4:50 HUM 101 • Myers Greek Tragedy Film Analysis 1. Who is the hero of this film and why do you see it that way? The hero of the film is Rick Santoro because even though yes he has been making decisions his whole life that hurts others. The definition of hero is character should be an admirable person with whom the audience can identify. While Rick does not really follow the description of a knight in shining armor, he still makes the right decision in the end and is