Nobel Stature: since a tragic hero is solely based around the tragedy/downfall of a character one has to have a position to fall from which is usually obtained by having a higher role in society such as being king or prince.
Tragic Flaw: the tragic hero must “fall” due to one’s own flaw in personality.
Free Choice: there is a point throughout the role of the tragic hero’s life in which one has to make a key decision leading the tragic hero to “fall” as a result (must be an element of choice to make a true tragedy).
The Punishment Exceeds the Crime: the audience is usually shocked about what occurs not leaving them satisfied with the end result. As tragedy evolves the amount of action increases as one witnesses the injustices faced by the tragic heroes.
Hero has Increased Awareness/Recognition: it is very important that tragic hero understands what is occurring and what went wrong before their end is near.
Produces Relief in the Audience: the action creates an emotionally drained but euphoric audience.
Tragic Flaw: the tragic hero must “fall” due to one’s own flaw in personality.
Free Choice: there is a point throughout the role of the tragic hero’s life in which one has to make a key decision leading the tragic hero to “fall” as a result (must be an element of choice to make a true tragedy).
The Punishment Exceeds the Crime: the audience is usually shocked about what occurs not leaving them satisfied with the end result. As tragedy evolves the amount of action increases as one witnesses the injustices faced by the tragic heroes.
Hero has Increased Awareness/Recognition: it is very important that tragic hero understands what is occurring and what went wrong before their end is near.
Produces Relief in the Audience: the action creates an emotionally drained but euphoric audience.
GREEK TERMINOLOGY
HAMARTIA: a fatal flaw that leads to the heroine’s downfall.
HUBRIS: extreme pride or self-confidence often loses touch with reality.
PERIPETEIA: reversal of fortune or something that goes unplanned to change important circumstances.
ANAGNORISIS: a moment in the play where a character makes a critical discovery usually recognizing the true situation while understanding one's downfall.
CATHARSIS: purifying the audience’s pity and fear.
HAMARTIA: a fatal flaw that leads to the heroine’s downfall.
HUBRIS: extreme pride or self-confidence often loses touch with reality.
PERIPETEIA: reversal of fortune or something that goes unplanned to change important circumstances.
ANAGNORISIS: a moment in the play where a character makes a critical discovery usually recognizing the true situation while understanding one's downfall.
CATHARSIS: purifying the audience’s pity and fear.