Understanding the Tragic Hero

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What is a tragic hero?

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A character who experiences a downfall due to a tragic flaw

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What is a common trait of a tragic hero?

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Hubris or excessive pride

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In literature, what is often the cause of a tragic hero's downfall?

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A combination of fate and personal flaws

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Which of the following characters is considered a classic example of a tragic hero? Sherlock Holmes, Hamlet, Harry Potter, Frodo Baggins

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Hamlet

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What is the term for the tragic hero's realization of their flaw and its consequences?

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Anagnorisis

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What is NOT typically associated with a tragic hero?

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A happy ending

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What is the purpose of a tragic hero in literature?

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To evoke pity and fear in the audience

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Example of a tragic flaw: Generosity, Cowardice, Ambition, Kindness

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Ambition

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In Shakespeare's "Macbeth," what is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

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Ambition

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What best describes the ending of a tragedy involving a tragic hero?

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The hero suffers a downfall and often dies