Oedipus is a prime example of a tragidy, according to Aristotle's definition in the "poetics". Aristotle's Poetics is considered the first work of literary criticism in our tradition. ... Aristotle considers the plot to be the most important of these elements. ... Lastly, Aristotle explains the importance of the chorus in a tragedy. ... The tragic hero must learn a lesson from his errors in judgment and become an example to the audience of what happens when great men fall from their lofty social or political positions. ...

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Oedipus is a prime example of a tragidy, according to Aristotle's definition in the "poetics". Aristotle's Poetics is considered the first work of literary criticism in our tradition. ... Aristotle considers the plot to be the most important of these elements. ... Lastly, Aristotle explains the importance of the chorus in a tragedy. ... The tragic hero must learn a lesson from his errors in judgment and become an example to the audience of what happens when great men fall from their lofty social or political positions. ...

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In the play Antigone the playwright Sophocles presents Aristotle's definition of a tragic hero in the character King Creon. According to Aristotle's writing, "Poetics," a tragic hero is a character of noble stature that falls from his grace due to a tragic flaw, which moves the audience to feel pity for him. ... A final aspect that distinguishes a tragic hero in Greek Dramas, according to Aristotle, is his ultimate realization that his demise is caused by his tragic flaw. ... One critic states that "Antigone has her revenge when Creon falls into the infancy of human evolution, back i...

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In 'Poetics' this word is often used by Aristotle to define wrongdoings which may be accidental or deliberate. Aristotle also cites that hamartia was done by the tragic hero unintentionally and he must pay a great punishment for doing so. ... This data also contributes information about the ancient myth about hamartia and its posessor's criterion from Aristotle. ... A Handbook of Literature also provides the criterion of a posessor of a hamartia according to Aristotle. ... It also has further explanation about hamartia from Aristotle's perspective and how his criterion f...

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His actions have social, political, and mythological impact. ... A tragic hero, according to Aristotle's definition, is born in nobility, is responsible for his own destiny, is endowed with a tragic flaw, and has the potential for greatness, but is domed to fail. ... Aristotle's best example of a tragic hero is Sophocles's play "Oedipus of the King", where the hero Oedipus is doomed to kill his father and marry his mother. ...

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At meanwhile, he is also influenced by a number of primary inner flaws of character-his lack of political interest, impetuousness of character and a pursuit of personal pleasure. ... Shakespeare does not have a hard task in making a tragic hero out of Antony as Aristotle defines a tragic hero, 'as a character of noble stature who has a tragic flaw (over confidence, arrogance, hubris,), and suffers a downfall that is partially their fault but also due to factors beyond their control. ... S.Woford states, 'her power is more emotional than political.' ... R,Bai, argues, 'Ca...

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All from a list that was compiled by the great Aristotle, one that was implemented throughout the course of his works as well. ... Who is also very wealthy, lives in a mansion, holds multiple people under his wing for political command, and often speaks out about his superb standing. ...

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