Tragic hero
A noble protagonist with a tragic flaw (hamartia) leading to inevitable downfall and often death or irreversible loss.
Real World
Walter White in Breaking Bad begins as a sympathetic chemistry teacher whose pride (hamartia) drives his catastrophic transformation — a modern tragic hero whose downfall is entirely self-inflicted.
Exam Focus
When analysing a tragic hero, always link the specific flaw to specific consequences — examiners reward causal chains, not just identification.
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