Willy was a nobody in this story, and that is why he is not the hero. So the answer is D. All of these> apex
Aristotle states that the tragic hero is someone whom we look up to, somone with stature who causes fear and pity when he/she falls. What Miller is doing in the play is to imbue Willy with stature, to show his basic human dignity and nobility, without the outer acouterments of social status. Miller's "Tragedy and the Common Man" explains his attempt to show the dignity of the people from the lower classes as equal to those of wealth and power.
Oedipus is a tragic hero.
The answer is debatable. But it is widely said that Oedipus was the protagonist and antagonist. Otherwise known as a 'tragic hero'.
Characteristics of a classic tragic hero typically include a noble stature, a tragic flaw (hamartia) that leads to their downfall, and a sense of inevitability in their fate. Traits that are generally not associated with a classic tragic hero include being morally ambiguous or lacking a significant internal conflict, as these elements often diminish the sense of tragedy and the audience's empathy. Additionally, a classic tragic hero usually experiences a moment of recognition (anagnorisis) regarding their flaw, which is not a defining characteristic of all tragic figures.
it has a tragic ending and gives the audience a feeling of catharsis
Of noble birth
Prostitute.
tragic flaw
Tragic flaw
Oedipus is a tragic hero.
The answer is debatable. But it is widely said that Oedipus was the protagonist and antagonist. Otherwise known as a 'tragic hero'.
The element of Greek tragedy that refers to the tragic flaw within the protagonist is called "hamartia." This flaw is often a trait or characteristic that leads to the protagonist's eventual downfall. It is a key concept in understanding the development and resolution of the tragic plot.
Characteristics of a classic tragic hero typically include a noble stature, a tragic flaw (hamartia) that leads to their downfall, and a sense of inevitability in their fate. Traits that are generally not associated with a classic tragic hero include being morally ambiguous or lacking a significant internal conflict, as these elements often diminish the sense of tragedy and the audience's empathy. Additionally, a classic tragic hero usually experiences a moment of recognition (anagnorisis) regarding their flaw, which is not a defining characteristic of all tragic figures.
Of noble birth
it has a tragic ending and gives the audience a feeling of catharsis
it has a tragic ending and gives the audience a feeling of catharsis
the hero suffering
Of noble birth