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    Tragic Hero " Jay Gatsby"

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    People could justify that Jay Gatsby has a many flaws‚ some more than others. Furthermore‚ the biggest flaw he had was his passion for Daisy‚ who is the reason why he is known as a "tragic hero". Daisy is what was standing between Gatsby and his “perfection” she is the one impossible thing he wants and goes after but can’t accomplish. In the end‚ he dies because of her‚ which is significant of her devastating impact on his life. Also‚ she brings out the individuality in Gatsby that undermines his

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    understanding of Shakespearean language evolve as time passes. It is reasonable to believe that Laertes is more of a tragic hero than Hamlet. In order for this to be seen effectively‚ a comparison must be made between Laertes and Hamlet. In the play Hamlet‚ Laertes is a character who grabs the audience’s attention. His devotion to succeed‚ despite disadvantages is both motivational and tragic situations‚ is inspirational to some extent. His portrayal as the antagonist is very effective in conveying the

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    Malcolm X the Tragic Hero

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    The Shakespearean Tragic heroes Aristotle defines a tragic hero "as good but flawed‚ must be aristocratic‚ must be believable‚ and must behave consistently." -Aristotle. The Muslim leader Malcolm X can be compared to such tragic heroes such as Othello and Hamlet. Malcolm’s life and his personality have similar traits from both of the famous Shakespearean heroes. In this paper we will look deeper into the life of Malcolm X and find the similarities between him and the tragic heroes‚ also we will

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    In Sophocles’ Antigone‚ the tragic hero is a woman that believes in her heart far stronger than that of her leader’s rule: Antigone. A tragic hero is the character in a tragedy that experiences a downfall because of some kind of flaw. This flaw is referred to as the tragic flaw. In order for a character to be considered as a tragic hero‚ they must possess 4 important characteristics: First‚ they must experience a reversal of fortune due to an error in the hero’s judgment. Second‚ recognition that

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    Does Brutus Is A Tragic Hero? A tragic hero is a person in a high position who has a weakness(tragic flaw). He is not victim of fate‚ he makes a tragic mistake and falls as a result. In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”‚ the character Brutus fits the definition of a tragic hero. A tragic hero is characterized as good and noble. Brutus shows this characteristic‚ but he is too noble. He loves Rome and he is will to do everything for Rome. Brutus has nothing against Caesar personally

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    King Lear: A Tragic Hero

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    King Lear: A Tragic Hero Bibliography w/2 sources Tragedy is defined in Webster�s New Collegiate Dictionary as 1) a medieval narrative poem or tale typically describing the downfall of a great man or 2) a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force‚ such as destiny‚ and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that excites pity or terror. The play of King Lear is one of William Shakespeare�s great tragic pieces‚ it is not

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    Tatiana Perez American Lit. 11 November 2012 John Proctor: Tragic Hero As human beings‚ we each display specific traits and qualities that define our character and shape our personalities. The way in which we carry ourselves establishes our reputations‚ as well as how others identify us. We are each prone to making mistakes‚ and unfortunately‚ the mistakes we make can affect the way people see us as well. The struggle to regain a good name can be difficult and uncertain once someone’s reputation

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    Is Billy The Kid a Tragic Hero? William H. Bonney (born William Henry McCarty‚ Jr.) was known for his sulky smooth character‚ his enigmatic hero/outlaw image‚ and most importantly his treacherous rumored 21 murders. Most commonly and historically known as Billy the Kid‚ Bonney was born November 1859 in New York City‚ having moved around numerous times as a young child‚ and ultimately settling down in the Old American West. Orphaned as a young boy‚ “The Kid” began hanging around the wrong crowd

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    Why Is Troy A Tragic Hero

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    many things that define a character as a tragic hero or not. A tragic hero is someone who has the quality for being some type of hero‚ but that character makes an error of judgement or has a certain flaw that brings tragedy to their life. In the play Fences the character Troy Maxson is believed to be a tragic hero. There are two key reasons as to why Troy is one. A major reason that Troy is a tragic hero is that he is a caring person but shows it differently from the others. The other reason is that

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    John Proctor Tragic Hero

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    casting out of Abigail from their household. Abigail‚ fueled by jealousy and lust‚ vows to have Elizabeth‚ John’s wife‚ killed so that she can have John to herself; she attempts to realize this

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