Tragic Hero

1. Tragic Hero Done by: NourhI.Al- Ashi

2. What is a tragic hero?

3. Aristotle: "A man cannot become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall."

4. It should be noted that the hero's downfall is his own fault as a result of his own free choice, but his misfortune is not wholly deserved. Usually his death is seen as a waste of human potential. His death usually is not a pure loss, because it results in greater knowledge and awareness.

5. Four major criteria for a Tragic Hero: • Is flawed character with some goodness but suffers a downfall due to a tragic flaw. This tragic flaw is typically hubris or excessive pride carried to the point of folly. • Is usually the protagonist of the play. • Is of noble birth and/or exhibits wisdom . • Suffers a reversal of fortune brought on by his tragic flaw/error in judgment.

6. Other qualities of the Tragic Hero: • His story should arouse fear and pity from the audience. • Ideally, he is a leader of men . • He suffers more than what we think he might deserve. • The character is normally good and nearly perfect except for the tragic flaw. • He discovers his fate or outcome has been brought about his own actions.

7. Shakespeare's Tragic Hero: • There are moral consequences as a result of the tragic hero's actions . • Suffers a significant character flaw. • The tragic hero chooses his outcome, he is not a helpless victim of fate or circumstance.

8. sources: • http://shakespeare.nuvvo.com • http://vccslitonline.cc.va.us • http://www.slideshare.net