Category: Tragic Hero

Tragic Hero Traits ‘A man doesn’t become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall.’ This was stated by the man himself, the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Aristotle believed that there was six characteristics a person needed to fit the tragic hero criteria like Oedipus or Creon from the play antigone. Now…

The Tragic Hero of Brutus Et the Brute? These famous words are spoken by Caesar just before he dies, as he realizes that his well-loved friend, Brutus, has betrayed him. These tragic historical events provide insight into the play based on the same events, entitled, written by William Shakespeare. In the play, the figure of…