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1Plot Structure, Themes, Tragic Flawby jmuething14 termsNovember 17, 2008
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tragic flaw definitions
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1the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall11 sets
2in a tragedy, this is the weakness of a character in an otherwise good (or even great) individual that ultimately leads to his demise.6 sets
3the flaw of a character that leads him/her to tragedy.6 sets
4a quality that leads to a character's downfall in a tragedy6 sets
5the character defect that causes the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy5 sets
6the tragic hero's character flaw that leads to his downfall5 sets
7a weakness or limitation of character, resulting in the fall of the tragic hero4 sets
8a flaw in the character of the protagonist of a tragedy that brings the protagonist to ruin or sorrow4 sets
9(hamartia)-the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall)4 sets
10the character trait that brings about the downfall of the protagonist3 sets
11a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine3 sets
12the flaw that leads to the hero's downfall3 sets
13weakness of character in an otherwise good individual that ultimately leads to his demise3 sets
14the theory that there is a flaw in the tragic hero that causes his or her downfall2 sets
15tragic error in judgment; a mistaken act which changes the fortune of the tragic hero from happiness to misery; also known as hamartia.2 sets
16a fatal character weakness2 sets
17fault or weakness in a character that causes the hero's downfall.2 sets
18is a defect that will make the tragic hero fall2 sets
19the defect in the tragic hero or heroine that leads to a downfall2 sets
20the single characteristic (usually negative) or personality disorder which causes the downfall of the protagonist2 sets
21the fault/characteristic that leads a character to make choices that result in tragedy2 sets
22in a tragedy, this is the weakness of character in an otherwise good (or even great) individual that ultimately leads to his demise2 sets
23an error in judgment or a character weakness of a character in a tragedy2 sets
24a personal weakness possessed by the protagonist that leads to his/her downfall2 sets
25the hero's flaw is brought about by some flaw in his or her character2 sets
26the personal defect that causes a "noble" character to fall from a high state to a low state2 sets
27character flaw the hero has2 sets
28an error or defect in the tragic hero that leads to his downfall, such as greed, pride, or ambition2 sets
29a failing that leads a character to make choices that result in tragedy2 sets
30error or defect in the tragic hero that leads to his downfall, such as greed, pride, or ambition. this flaw may be a result of bad character, bad judgment, an inherited weakness, or any other defect of character2 sets
31the character trait which brings about the downfall of the tragic hero.2 sets
32a weakness or limitation of a character, resulting in the fall of the tragic hero2 sets
33hero's single flaw that leads to his downfall2 sets
34one specific characteristic2 sets
35the flaw that leads to the hero’s downfall2 sets
36an error or defect in the tragic hero that leads to his downfall, such as greed, pride, or ambition. this flaw may be a result of bad character, bad judgment, an inherited weakness, or any other defect of character.2 sets
37the flaw that causes the hero's fall -proof that no human is perfect2 sets
38a weakness or limitation of character, resulting in the fall of the tragic hero.2 sets
39hero's frailty2 sets
40weakness2 sets