Tiger Woods: A Tragic Hero

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When someone said the word "tiger”, fifteen years ago, one would think of the extremely dangerous animal. However, since 1998, the word has brought on a new meaning, one of dedication, heart, and desire. The word now brings to mind the golfing phenomenon of Tiger Woods. Being one of America's top icons not only for his accomplishments, but also for one of the most salacious celebrity scandals of all time. Leading the PGA in career victories among active players, Woods live a secret life beyond the golf course, and his publicly known family.. In a similar fashion to Macbeth’s tragic flaw of ambition—lying, cheating, selfishness and sexual desire—all emphasizes the indifference Tiger has a man, rather than being a devoted husband & father, he went to pursue his own ambitions in sex.

Displaying gratitude and perseverance, Tiger Woods has always been a sports icon. To many, he is the world's best golfer, who has overcome many obstacles, including race and age, to establish himself prominently in the world of golf. Being from a mixed family, he is the son of a Vietnam veteran, in which he taught Tiger to love sports. His father an African-American …show more content…

According to Tiger’s wife, “when he meet with hostesses, waitresses, and porn stars he had then abandoned his own life.” Turning 39 on Dec. 30, Woods stills sits at 14 majors, the same place he was five years ago when he drove his car into that tree. Continuing his career, he might tie with Sam Snead record of 82 PGA Tour wins, but that was never a main goal for Woods. Aspirations in Tiger Woods life have always seemed to be about the big time, but now he couldn't seem further from it. Concluding the effect his scandalous deeds has taken upon him, if rumors were to surface that Woods has retired sooner than expected - it would be totally

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