According to Aristotle, my tragedy is a tragic hero who possesses a tragic flaw which ultimately causes their downfall. Despite the tragic hero’s defeat, its purpose is to validate redeeming human qualities to the audience. The concept of a tragic hero can also be applied to real-life individuals. For example, Michael Vick began his life as a common man before achieving high-status as an NFL quarterback. To begin, Michael Vick can be compared to a Greek tragic hero because he achieved high status in American society’s eyes. To begin, Michael Vick was born to Brenda Vick and Michael Boddie on June 26, 1980 (Hayslett-McCall 1). Before reaching his fame as an NFL Superstar, Vick had a rough upbringing, growing up on the crime-filled east side of Newport News, Virginia. …show more content…
In fact, he was, at the time, the fastest quarterback in NFL history, leading to him being the first quarterback to rush for 200 yards, pass for 200 yards, rush for 2 touchdowns, and pass 2 touchdowns in a single game in the NFL's history. He then led the Atlanta Falcons to an NFC Championship game in 2010, leading him to winning the NFL Comeback Player of the Year and being selected to the Pro Bowl. He also set, and still holds, the NFL record for most rushing yards per attempt with a minimum of 750 rushes with 7.0 yards per carry, and most career rushing yards for a Quarterback with 6,109 rushing yards. Hayslett-McCall: All in all, Michael Vick rose above his rough upbringing to become one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. To continue, Michael Vick’s life develops as a Greek tragedy because he possessed the fatal flaw of hubris. His hamartia is that he was too confident and felt above the law. Next, Michael Vick suffered a sudden downfall when Vick's cousin was investigated for a drug case. Authorities found a 15-acre dog fighting and training facility near Smithfield,
When it comes to being a tragic hero the character has to have the qualities of being a tragic hero. A tragic hero is where the main character of a tragedy whose fatal flaw leads to his or her destruction. Either the character was born into society as a great man or a slave, they may have carry
A tragic figure is a person who displays characteristics more than the average person, but through downfalls does not have a good outcome. Troy is a tragic figure because he is resolute in stopping Cory from furthering his education on a football scholarship; the reason he is so resolute is because he is afraid that Cory won’t make it because of his race and because of how African Americans had been discriminated in the 50’s. Troy’s main reason why he won’t let Cory play football is because when he was playing baseball they turned him down and would not let him play in the Major league simply because he was African American or in other words black. Troy is a villain because he had an affair with another woman (Alberta) behind Rose (his wife) ...
According to Aristotle’s definition of a tragic hero, a tragic hero must be born from a high social class and his or her downfall must be caused by a fatal flaw of that character. Aristotle also mentioned that a tragic hero is someone that is between two extremes. Neither good nor bad, just their fatal flaws brining misfortune to themselves. The purpose of a tragic hero is to create catharsis for the audience by empathising with the protagonist. Therefore a proper tragedy
Tragic heroes are heroes of a story with a trait or flaw that ultimately leads to their downfall. In the play Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, Oedipus, the protagonist of the story, shows many examples of his pride and how his pride causes tragic events to take place. His many prideful moments in the play such as, the altercation with his father and Oedipus believing that the prophet was lying so Tiresias and Creon could take the throne. Consequently, Oedipus’ pride is ultimately the cause of his downfall and dethroning.
A tragic hero is an individual who possesses a fatal flaw in their character that will bring about their own destruction or suffering. Aristotle believed that “A man doesn't become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall. (Aristotle #1)” This Ancient Greek philosopher also believed that each tragic hero has four characteristics. The first of these characteristics is that a tragic hero is born with either wisdom or high integrity, and in some cases both.
A tragic hero is defined as a hero who makes a judgement error and it inevitably leads to his or her death as defined by aristotle. Aristotle is one of the most famous philosophers of ancient Greece. He had guidelines for the best tragedies and what has to be involved in the characteristics of a tragic hero. There were five non-negotiable traits that to be in a part of the tragic hero. 1.)They had to either be of noble or royal birth or had to have wisdom. 2.)They had to have hamartia which is a tragic or fatal flaw. Most tragic heroes died, few rarely survived. 3.)They must have a reversal of fortune brought about the heroes main error which causes them to die. 4.) The hero has to have anagnorisis or an epiphany, which is when the hero
Tragic heroes are composed of the following characteristics: nobleness/wisdom by birth, a tragic flaw, reversal of fortune by the tragic flaw, and anagnorisis. Being excessively honorable can be a person’s tragic flaw. In Julius Caesar, written by William Shakespeare, Brutus is shown to be a tragic hero. Born a nobleman, Brutus was Caesar’s close friend. However, he betrayed and murdered Caesar, which eventually led to Brutus’s death. Ultimately, Brutus’s tragic flaw was his honor and his demise was his death.
Over time, history has given society many to whom we call true heroes. There are many reasons these heroes have been looked up to such as: bravery, dedication, confidence, and inspiration. However, a tragic hero requires a few different qualities. Aristotle describes a tragic hero as a “member of royalty,” someone who “must fall from tremendous good fortune,” and someone who creates pity for him or herself (“Connections: A Theory” 2000). In Greek drama, Sophocles’ Antigone and Euripides’ Medea both contain several possible tragic heroes including Medea, Jason, and Creon. More specifically, in Antigone Creon exemplifies the qualities of a tragic hero best due to his prominent power as king of Thebes, the way he holds strong to his stubborn pride, and the sympathy felt for him in his tragic downfall.
A tragic heros is someone who faces adversity and has courage and they have similar characteristics throughout different literature. A hero often times experience a downfall, but confronts the situation in a way that causes them to be given the title of a tragic hero. Aristotle once stated about tragic heroes and recited “A man doesn’t become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall.” Aristotle also came up with six characteristics that all tragic heroes have. Romeo is a prime example of a tragic hero by the quick judgements he makes due to his love for Juliet. He decides to attempt suicide when he sees Juliet faking her death, this shows his character falls in love too fast and too hard. The way he loves Juliet is Romeo’s downfall
In his classic work "Poetics" Aristotle provided a model of the tragic hero. According to Aristotle, the tragic hero is more admirable than the average person. This results in the tragic hero being admired by the audience. For the audience to accept a tragic ending as just, it is crucial that the tragic hero be responsible for their undoing. At the same time though, they must remain admired and respected. This is achieved by the tragic hero having a fatal flaw that leads to their undoing. One of literature's examples of the tragic hero is Achilles from Homer's The Iliad. However, Achilles is different from the classic tragic hero in one major way - his story does not end tragically. Unlike the usual tragic hero, Achilles is able to change, reverse his downfall, and actually prove himself as a true hero.
The Iliad, the Greek epic documented by Homer that describes the battles and events of the ten year siege on Troy by the Greek army. Both Trojans and Greeks had their fair share of heroes and warriors, but none could match the skill and strength of the swift runner, Achilles. Achilles had the attributes of a perfect warrior with his god-like speed and combat abilities. However, even though he was Greek’s greatest warrior, he still possessed several flaws that made him fit the role of the Tragic Hero impeccably. Defined by Aristotle, a Tragic Hero is someone who possesses a high status of nobility and greatness, but must have imperfections so that mere mortals cannot relate to the hero. Lastly, the Tragic Hero’s downfall must be partially their own fault through personal choice rather than by an evil act, while also appearing to be not entirely deserved of their unfortunate fate. Achilles is a true Tragic Hero because he withholds all of these traits. Achilles proves to be a good man that puts his loved ones first, reveals his tragic flaws of pride and anger, shows dynamic qualities as a character when his flaws are challenged, and has a moment of clarity at the end of his rage. Achilles truly exemplifies the qualities of a Tragic Hero.
On the other hand, another type of tragic hero exists, the modern tragic hero. This type of hero is a product of a clash between the individual and the social environment. Arthur Miller, the famous playwright, said, “each person has a chosen image of self and position, tragedy results when the character’s environment denies the fulfillment of this self concept.” (LATWP, 640). This is a contrast from Aristotle’s classic tragic hero because the hero is no longer born into nobility but gains stature in the action of pitting self against the cosmos, and the tragedy becomes, “the disaster inherent in being torn away from our chosen image of what and who we are in this world.”
Aristotle sees tragedy of being made of pity and fear. When tragedies occur in people’s lives it appears fear and pity is always an accompanying trait. Aristotle finds these two emotions to be staples in creating the perfect tragedy play. A tragic hero is the direct spawn of creating a tragic play.
Lavender a name derived from the latin work lavare (to wash) or livendula (livid or bluish) It is a perennial grown for its look and many other uses. People started cultivating lavender over 2500 years ago during the ancient times of Egypt and Rome around 600 B.C.. In the garden it will make a great accent for architecture and other flowers. It keeps deer and other irritating pests away. It is a resilient plant that needs full sun and plenty of drainage. The one thing that it isn’t resilient against is mold at its base. Instead of mulching it with wood It is best to use gravel or pea gravel. It should be in as much sunlight as possible. The best ground conditions would be a soil with plenty of sand or rocks and gravel. The best mixture is 1/3 soil and the rest with what will make good drainage. For the first year of its life It should receive water when it is dry to the touch. This will allow plenty of time for the roots to dig in and get well attached. Lavender Is best planted in the spring so it has a full summer to dig in and grow. But you can also plant it closer to late sprin...
In the tragedy “Antony and Cleopatra”, Shakespeare presents our protagonist Mark Antony as a tragic hero. He does this by using a number of dramatically effective methods, including language, staging techniques and structure. Aristotle defines a tragic hero as a character of noble stature who has a tragic flaw (usually hubris which is over confidence/arrogance) and suffers a downfall that is partially their fault but also due to factors beyond their control. The downfall they suffer exceeds the “crime” but the tragic hero gains some sort of self-awareness.