Tragic hero: A protagonist of elevated status whose downfall is caused by a combination of fate and a character flaw (hamartia).
How to apply it: Analyze how the tragic hero's flaw and circumstances produce a downfall that creates pity and fear in the audience.
Course: AP English Literature · Unit: Longer Fiction or Drama I
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