This question is based on General Literary Principles.
In drama, a conspicuous weakness in the character of the protagonist contributing to his downfall is referred to as
A tragic flaw (also called hamartia) is a fundamental weakness or error in judgment in the protagonist that leads to their downfall in a tragedy. This flaw is tied to an excess of a particular trait, such as ambition, pride, jealousy or indecisiveness.
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