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What is a typical example of a Gothic character a noble steed a divine savior a trgic hero or a cruel rival?

A tragic hero- APEX


What is the difference between an epic hero and a tragic hero?

An epic hero is based on the Epic Tradition found firstly in the Epic of Gilgamesh, written in 2300 BC. He is usually a fearsome, strong warrior; always holds a position of power, such as Gilgamesh is a king, Beowulf is a leader of men then a king; he usually has some kind of religion; he learns something after completing a great journey; he is always concerned with his own mortality.A Tragic Hero was created by Shakespeare; he is the example of the 'human hero', for example 'Othello'. A tragic hero represents a human at his best, either as a leader of an army, a king, etc, but through the course of the narrative falls from grace. It is the concept that our human flaws (Greed, fear, jealousy) bring our downfall.(English BA Degree student)


Who is the tragic hero in the book In Cold Blood?

The tragic hero in the book In Cold Blood is Perry Smith. In Cold Blood was written by Truman Capote and published in 1966.


Who is a typical example of a Gothic character?

The supernatural


Which of the following is the best definition of the term hamartia as it relates to tragedy?

Hamartia is the name of a game that literary critics used to play and high school English teachers still do. It is based on the notion that "tragic heroes" have a "tragic flaw", which is what harmartia means. It goes like this: select a character from a play. Do they die in the play? If yes, carry on, they might be a tragic hero. Then you can do one of two things: First, you can identify some characteristic about the character you don't like and call it a tragic flaw. Don't worry, nobody is perfect so you can find flaws in anyone. Or, you can imagine how the character might have lived if only he had done something different. Then you call whatever he did do a tragic flaw. OK, let's play the game with Julius Caesar. Let's look at Brutus--yes, he dies, so he could be the tragic hero--so what could he have done differently to avoid dying? I know! he could have been cynical and ruthless like Cassius. So we can say his tragic flaw is that he is a poor judge of character and trusts too easily. Oh, but hold on. Cassius dies, so he could be the tragic hero. Well, what don't we like about him? Aha, he's cynical and ruthless. So that's his tragic flaw. What about Julius Caesar? He dies too. Oh, but he's so arrogant and proud. There you go, a tragic flaw. (Arrogance and pride are favourite possibilities for the hamartia game. They are sometimes called hubris. In ancient Greece, hubris meant setting your will against the gods' but since that doesn't happen too often in literature these days, and the name is cool, hubris has been basically redefined as cockiness, or "tragic pride". Since a lot of the characters in tragedies are leaders, they are guaranteed to have this characteristic.) Does anyone else die in Julius Caesar? What about Cinna the poet? Well, he dies because . . . uh . . .oh, well, he's not really a tragic hero anyway. (Whew! got out of that one!) Basically, hamartia is a totally useless concept for understanding Shakespearean tragedy, because it is imposed upon the work by teachers and was not used by the dramatist to build his dramatic structure. It's only a game, and as a timewaster, you can probably find more entertaining games on your cellphone.

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What is the best definition of tragic hero?

the main character in a tragedy


What is a typical example of a Gothic character a noble steed a divine savior a trgic hero or a cruel rival?

A tragic hero- APEX


What makes a tragic hero a round character?

A tragic hero is a person who has traits that are both good and bad.


The tragic hero is a perfect character?

False


What is a sentence using the phrase tragic hero?

The tragic hero of the story turned out to be a secondary character whose importance was unrecognized.After losing his wife, the young father became the tragic hero in his town. Numerous obstacles turned the teenager into a tragic hero.


What is the definition of the literary term tragic hero?

A tragic figure, or tragic hero, is one of the archetypal characters. The basic definition is any protagonist in a tragedy, but it typically refers to a likeable and relatable character with a tragic flaw.


Example of a tragic hero?

Macbeth.


What does the tragic hero have that causes him or her to fall?

A character defect.


Is willy loman a tragic hero?

Yes he is a tragic hero. His pride is his major flaw. A tragic hero is the main character in a tragedy who makes an error in his or her actions that leads to his or her downfall. This is what Willy is...


Which character is the best example of a tragic hero A young prince who is sent to a persion?

The young prince sent to a Persian court is an exemplary tragic hero, as he embodies noble qualities and potential greatness but is ultimately doomed by circumstances beyond his control. His journey reflects the classic traits of a tragic hero, including a tragic flaw or misjudgment that leads to his downfall. As he grapples with loss and identity, his noble intentions are overshadowed by the harsh realities of fate, evoking both pity and fear in the audience. This blend of nobility and suffering highlights the tragic nature of his character.


Is george a tragic hero in mice and men?

Yes, George is considered a tragic hero in "Of Mice and Men". He is a character with good intentions but ultimately faces a tragic fate as a result of external circumstances beyond his control. His decision to euthanize Lennie, his companion, is a key aspect of his tragic hero status.


Is Jocasta a tragic hero in 'Oedipus Rex'?

No, Jocasta is not a tragic hero, but she is a tragic character in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, a hero is the main character, the holder of great powers, and the doer of great deeds. The tragic hero comes to an unfortunate end, usually through a character flaw or a flawed personality. Jocasta cannot be described as the main character, the holder of great powers or the doer of great deeds. But she can be described as tragic character whose life takes an unfortunate turn and ends most miserably.