Five elements of a Tragic Hero
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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
