tragic hero because through his suffering‚ brought on by his pride‚ he learns to judge people based on character rather than appearances. King Lear is a complex character that has many flaws. However‚ the flaw that causes him most trouble is his hubris. He makes mistakes and he is too proud to admit them. One of his biggest mistakes is banishing Cordelia. Lear avows: “Let it be so [...] as thou my sometime daughter” (1.1.120-134). Lear expresses his newfound hatred for Cordelia. Even though she
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I. Introduction II. Aristotle’s Tragic Hero a. Rank in Society b. Fatal / Tragic Flaw c. Pity for Character III. Oedipus as a Tragic Hero a. King by birth and adoption b. Short Tempered‚ Rash c. Loss of everything IV. Conclusion a. Hamartia b. Fatal Flaw c. Catharsis Aristotle has long been recognized for his contributions to many areas of society‚ from math and science to literature. It is claimed that Aristotle was racist‚ sexist and homophobic and that these views colored
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candidates to the tragic hero role. Could it be Brutus‚ Cassius‚ or Julius Caesar himself? A tragic hero is a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy that is destined for downfall‚ suffering‚ or defeat. The tragic hero also must have a hamartia‚ which is a fatal flaw. Who would become the tragic hero‚ who would make that tragic flaw‚ and who would take the tragic fall? There is no such thing as the perfect person. One may dream of such a person‚ but sadly‚ everyone has flaws. These
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that he possesses these traits. Patroclus is a character that conspicuously displays these traits. Therefore‚ within the Iliad‚ the term “hero” is best characterized by Patroclus’s loyalty to Achilles and the Greek army‚ adroitness in battle‚ and hubris. Loyalty is a trait that Patroclus‚ indubitably‚ possesses. As the Trojan forces suppress the Achaeans‚ Patroclus loyally stays by Achilles’s side and out of battle. He understands that his assistance will aid the Achaeans significantly; however
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Things Fall Apart (Chapters 1-4) Conflict between tradition and change “Okonkwo did not have the start in life in which many young men usually had. He did not inherit a barn from his father. There was no barn to inherit” (Achebe 16). Traditionally in Umuofia‚ when a man dies‚ his son inherits his assets. Okonkwo’s father‚ Unoka‚ was scared by the sight of blood‚ in an immense amount of debt and did not support his family. As a result of Okonkwo’s father having no title‚ Okonkwo was left
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What is Sophocles trying to say to the audience about human nature? If it truly is an inescapable fate that gets Oedipus where he is‚ then no point can be made about the danger of arrogance‚ hubris‚ and temper. If Oedipus really had no way out of his "fate"‚ if he truly was on some sort of rail‚ then his flaws are essentially rendered obsolete. If it is solely fate that takes care of Oedipus’ life‚ then the subtext of Sophocles’ point through
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Is there such a thing as perfection or is it merely as fleeting hope? A tragic flaw by definition is a flaw in the character or personality of someone. In the play written by Sophocles‚ Oedipus‚ the protagonist‚ falls victim to his own imperfection. Oedipus’ pride leads him down the path of the truth and therefore‚ pushes the theme of fatalism forward in the play. Oedipus’ tragic flaw that is portrayed in the play is his pride and because it‚ he learns that despite his best efforts‚ the prophecy
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GREEK VOCABULARY USED IN THE PLAY ANTIGONE. 1. grievous causing or marked by grief or anguish EXAMPLE SENTENCE: To me‚ Antigone‚ no word of friends Has come‚ or glad or grievous‚ since we twain Were reft of our two brethren in one day By double fratricide; 2. lament a cry of sorrow and grief EXAMPLE SENTENCE: No man may bury him or make lament— 3. promulgate put a law into effect by formal declaration NOTES: "Mandate" and "edict" are synonyms for a law that King Creon
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UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA SYLLABI FOR THREE-YEAR B.A. HONOURS & GENERAL COURSES OF STUDIES ENGLISH 2010 1 W.E.F. 2010-2011 SYLLABI FOR THREE-YEAR B.A( HONOURS & GENERAL) COURSES OF STUDIES IN ENGLISH‚2010 HONOURS Word-limit for the answers for the honours papers Full marks of the questions → 16 7 12 8 14 4 9 5 18 10 15 35 20 Word-limit of the answers → 600 250 450 300 500 150 350 200 700 400 550 1000
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A Shakespearean tragic hero may be defined as “an exceptional being of high degree” who contributes to his own degeneration and illustrates a personality flaw. The character of Shakespeare’s Macbeth is in all ways the perfect example of a tragic hero. His greatness and bravery in battle for his country ultimately leads him to be a great thane and eventually a powerful king‚ making his actions have a significant impact on a country. Macbeth’s ambition on becoming a king leads to an obsession to remain
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