Characteristics of the Tragic Hero

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Characteristics of the Tragic Hero Six Characteristics of the Tragic Hero: Nobility or wisdom (by birth) A flaw or error of judgment A reversal of fortune The discovery or recognition that the reversal was brought about by the hero's own actions. The audience must feel dramatic irony for the character. The character's fate must be greater than deserved.

Dramatic Irony Dramatic irony is when the words and actions of the characters of a story have a different meaning for the reader than the characters of the story. Girl going into the woods in a horror movie.

Key traits of the Tragic Hero Evokes empathy Has a weakness, usually pride Something has gone awry in his life Usually faced with a very serious decision Likely doomed from the start Begins “journey” no better or worse than the rest of us