If every action is controlled by a hero's destiny, then the hero's death can't be avoided, and in a tragedy the sad part is that it could. Hamlet's death could have been avoided many times. ... Othello was too brave, too noble, and especially too proud to allow himself to be led back to Venice in chains. ... A tragic hero also must have free will or his fate would be decided for him, and his death could be avoided. ... He was brave, loyal, and intelligent, but he couldn't move on past one thing, which led to his death. ...

• Word Count: 1033
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

If every action is controlled by a hero's destiny, then the hero's death can't be avoided, and in a tragedy the sad part is that it could. Hamlet's death could have been avoided many times. ... Othello was too brave, too noble, and especially too proud to allow himself to be led back to Venice in chains. ... A tragic hero also must have free will or his fate would be decided for him, and his death could be avoided. ... He was brave, loyal, and intelligent, but he couldn't move on past one thing, which led to his death. ...

• Word Count: 1033
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School