This question is based on General Literary Principles
A tragic hero, according to the Aristotelian precept, must be a
According to Aristotle's concept of a tragic hero (as described in Poetics), the tragic hero must possess certain key characteristics:
Noble stature or high status – The hero is often of noble birth or holds a position of power.
Hamartia – A tragic flaw or error in judgment, often hubris (excessive pride), which leads to the hero’s downfall.
Peripeteia – A reversal of fortune brought about by the hero’s own actions.
Anagnorisis – A moment of recognition or self-awareness.
Catharsis – The audience experiences pity and fear, leading to emotional purification.
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