Tragic Hero

• Must be of high or noble stature
• Must have a tragic flaw or weakness - (Harmatia)
• Experiences a reversal of fortune (perepetia) due to his tragic flaw
• Recognizes that the reversal was brought about by the hero's own actions (anagnorisis)
• The character's fate must be greater than deserved.

"A man doesn't become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall."- Aristotle

Other traits of the Tragic Hero

• Must be relatable/likeable to the audience
• The story should arouse fear and empathy in the audience (catharsis)
• The downfall is both public and private
• Their character/psychology must be consisten