2. Tragic hero A tragic hero is a heroic main character (protagonist) of a tragedy whose life is brought to ruin due to a character flaw. A tragic hero is a heroic main character (protagonist) of a tragedy whose life is brought to ruin due to a character flaw. A character flaw is an admirable quality that turns into an imperfection. When “used” inappropriately, it can lead to the downfall of both the main character and others in his/ her surroundings. A character flaw is an admirable quality that turns into an imperfection. When “used” inappropriately, it can lead to the downfall of both the main character and others in his/ her surroundings. ex.) loyalty, trust, jealousy, love, etc…

4. Romeo and Juliet by: William Shakespeare (play) Tragic hero = Romeo & Juliet Tragic hero = Romeo & Juliet Character flaw = love Character flaw = love Reasoning?? = Romeo and Juliet sacrificed their lives (suicide) for their undying love for one another. Their lives were brought to ruin as a result of their selfish, overindulgence of love. (Leading to their death and the suffering of their families). Reasoning?? = Romeo and Juliet sacrificed their lives (suicide) for their undying love for one another. Their lives were brought to ruin as a result of their selfish, overindulgence of love. (Leading to their death and the suffering of their families).

5. Othello Tragic hero = Tragic hero = Tragic flaw = Tragic flaw = Reasoning??? = Reasoning??? =

6. Beowulf Tragic hero = Tragic hero = Character flaw = Character flaw = Reasoning??? = Reasoning??? =

7. The Crucible by: Arthur Miller Tragic hero= Tragic hero= Character flaw= Character flaw= Reasoning??= Reasoning??=