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"The protagonist of a tragedy should be a person who is not eminently good or just, yet whose fortune is brought by some error or frailty" (Jacobus IIV). This error could be ignorance, flaw or weakness in his character or the act may have been committed in anger or passion such is the case of…

Arthur Miller’s play, A View from the Bridge, is a tense tragedy that showcases the destruction of an average individual. The story delves into the tragic aftermath caused by Eddie Carbone’s lack of self-awareness and poor decision-making. This is primarily portrayed through his discrimination against his cousin and his inappropriate infatuation with his niece. The…

Antigen, the question of who the tragic hero has been the subject of debate for years. It Is uncommon for there to be two tragic heroes in a Greek tragedy, therefore there can be only be one In Antigen. Although Croon possesses some of the characteristics that constitute a tragic hero, he does not have…

Caesar held great power in Rome, with Marcus Brutus as one of his closest friends. Brutus was a loyal and patriotic man, torn between his allegiance to his friend and what he believed was best for Rome. In his devotion to Rome, Brutus chose to betray his friend and join the conspirators plotting against Caesar….

In an essay and research paper, Marcus Brutus is portrayed as the tragic hero. Caesar ruled Rome with great power and one of his closest associates was Marcus Brutus, a loyal friend who always put his country first. However, Brutus faced a difficult decision: whether to save his friend’s life or prioritize the well-being of…

John Proctor: Tragic HeroAs human beings, we each display specific traits and qualities that define our character and shape our personalities. The way in which we carry ourselves establishes our reputations, as well as how others identify us. We are each prone to making mistakes, and unfortunately, the mistakes we make can affect the way…

The specific root of Macbeth ’ s ruin is his unmanageable aspiration. His desires take control of his actions and this becomes his tragic defect. It prevents him from going aware of when to halt ; he is ne’er to the full satisfied as his desire for power grows. Macbeth ’ s judgement is impaired…

The Iliad, an epic poem by Homer, recounts the decade-long siege of Troy by the Greek army. Within this tale, mighty heroes and warriors emerge from both sides – Trojan and Greek – but none rival Achilles in terms of his exceptional speed and combat prowess. Despite being hailed as the greatest warrior among the…

Throughout the play, he tries his hardest to keep the peace. After his marriage to Juliet, Table tries to fight him and Romeo simply says, “l do protest never injured thee/But love thee better than thou cants devise/Till thou shall know the reason of my love. /And so, good Capulet, which name tender/As dearly as…

The novel Things Fall Apart, written by Chinua Achebe introduces an interesting character named Okonkwo. Okonkwo lived a life full of contradiction. His main goal in life was to never give up until he was successful and achieved everything he wanted, but then he ended up committing suicide in the end. Okonkwo can be thought…