Classic Tragedy: Protagonist’s Hubris, Downfall, And The Power Of Empathy
In classic tragedy, the protagonist, often a flawed figure of noble stature, faces a tragic destiny. Their hubris, or excessive pride, leads to a critical mistake (hamartia) that sets off a chain of events. Through recognition (anagnorisis) and a reversal of fortune (peripeteia), they gain insights but ultimately suffer a downfall, evoking pity and fear …
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