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The "tragic flaw" theory of tragtedy is only one among many, and it doesn't really apply to S as well as to some others. Consider this more typical S touch: the very qualities that make the hero outstanding are themselves the things that cause his trouble. Scroll down to previous discussions of these plays and of tragedy for more ideas.Posted by Hamlet on April 01, 1997 at 09:12:55
In Reply to "Characteristics of a Shakespearean Tragic Hero?" posted by Bee on March 30, 1997 at 20:09:54
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