The hero experiences self-recognition.
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Self-recognition
According to Aristotle's definition, Oedipus is a tragic hero because he is a king whose life falls apart when he finds out his life story. There are a number of characteristics described by Aristotle that identify a tragic hero: * Causes their own downfall * Fate is not deserved & exceeds the crime * Is of noble stature & greatness * Are in love with their idealized self
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The tragic flaw is the human frailty or weakness in the hero.
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Pity and Fear, according to Aristotle
According to Aristotle's theory of tragedy, tragic plays are morally edifying. The audience undergoes a catharsis when witnessing the hero's tragic fall.
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Self-recognition
self-recognition
According to Aristotle, the audience should feel pity for the tragic hero and fear that the same fate could befall them.
The hero is capable of making mistakes.