Tragic Hero

Which of the following best describes the ending of a tragedy involving a tragic hero?

• The hero triumphs over all obstacles

• The hero learns a valuable lesson and lives happily

• The hero suffers a downfall and often dies

• The hero becomes a villain

In Shakespeare's "Macbeth," what is Macbeth's tragic flaw?

• Indecisiveness

• Ambition

• Cowardice

• Honesty

Which of the following is an example of a tragic flaw?

• Generosity

• Cowardice

• Ambition

• Kindness

Hamartia is:

• a tragic flaw that causes the downfall of a hero

• excessive pride

• reversal of fate

• a punishment

Who first developed the archetype of the tragic hero in his writing 'Poetics'?

• Aristotle

• Shakespeare

• Socrates

• Plato

What did the ancient Greeks believe in regarding the tragic hero's fate?

• The tragic hero was in control of his fate

• The tragic hero's fate was determined by the gods

• The tragic hero's fate was determined by society

• The tragic hero's fate was determined by nature

What is the major part of the tragic hero archetype in Shakespeare's tragedies?

• Suffering and conflict

• Peace and harmony

• Success and victory

• Joy and happiness

What is the ultimate consequence for the tragic hero in a Shakespearean tragedy?

• They escape with their life

• They are exiled

• They die as a consequence of their flaw and errors

• They achieve their ultimate goal

What is the first principle of a Shakespearean tragic hero?

• Average stature

• Low stature

• General badness

• High stature

What is the second principle of a Shakespearean tragic hero?

• None of the above

• Basically bad

• Basically good

• Average