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Shakespeare and the Tragic Hero

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What is a tragic hero?

  • A tragic hero…
    • is noble
    • has a fatal flaw (and is aware of it)
    • suffers a fall from glory

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Greek tragedy terms

  • Anagnorisis - moment when character realizes their fatal flaw
  • Hamartia - a character’s fatal flaw
  • Catharsis - purging of emotions through art

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Anagnorisis in Pixar