Five elements of a Tragic Hero

4 - Anagnorisis

Actions result in an increase of self awareness and self knowledge (realization)

5 - Catharsis

Audience (readers) or the characters must feel pity and fear for this tragic character

Hubris

Downfall due to =excessive pride=

3 - Peripeteia

Reversal of fortune brought about by the tragic hero's flaw (change of faith)

2 - Hamartia

The tragic flaw that brings the ultimate downfall

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Usually of noble birth