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    of Denmark can be described as a tragic hero using Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero. Hamlet‚ the prince of Denmark‚ has several chances to kill King Claudius but keeps second guessing himself‚ causing to procrastinate killing the king. Eventually‚ Hamlet devises a plan to get revenge on his uncle‚ but kept waiting for the right time and caused many other people to die because he waits so long. Hamlet has many personality traits that make him a tragic hero‚ but one in particular brings about

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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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    Why Is Troy A Tragic Hero

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    There are 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

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    I Samuel As A Tragic Hero

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    leaders struggle with selflessness because they are in the public eye and many people view them as feeblish because of how selfless they can be. A wise response to selflessness in literature portrays as a comic hero‚ but a foolish response to selfishness in literature reflects as a tragic hero. Old Testament book 1 Samuel tells the story of Israel’s first kings Saul and David as they struggle with selflessness and selfishness as guided by the Prophet Samuel to follow the Word of God‚ as a believer

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    of life oftentimes receive its’ end sooner than those who are least deserving of longevity‚ even those we refer to as saints‚ or heroes. The world does not care who lives or dies‚ it will take that person‚ chew them up‚ and spit them out regardless of their past‚ merits‚ or achievements‚ good or evil‚ precious or worthless. Humans have labeled the good that have fallen with titles such as martyrs‚ or more notably‚ tragic heroes. A tragic hero is someone that has performed outstanding tasks or done

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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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    Initially‚ a tragic hero is the true hero in a tragedy‚ in which his or her fatal flaws determine the outcome of the story. In addition to the hero’s flaw‚ fate and other external forces such as people and the environment also have an effect on the tragedy. In “Antigone”‚ Creon best represents the true tragic hero based on Aristotle’s Theory of Tragedy. His contributions to the events of tragedy are shown through the sequential structures of inciting incident- beginning of the problem‚ Hamartia-

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    The character playing the role of Macbeth is considered to be a tragic hero. His actions‚ personality and qualities are three ways to explains why Macbeth is consider to be a tragic hero. At the beginning of the play three witches plan to meet Macbeth after the battle. The King of Scotland is proud of Macbeth for defeating the battle against the Irish. The leader of the Irish was Macdonwald who was one of them and he was rebelling against the King. After the battle with the Irish the Scottish were

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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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    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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