#MISSING_WORD-1027Select Missing WordCore & AcademicEasy

Question 28

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Listen to the recording: Scholars of tragedy frequently analyze the tragic flaw, or hamartia, which dictates that a hero's downfall must stem from a personal error or trait, not external forces. For instance, it is not the world that destroys Macbeth, but his own ambition. This distinction is crucial; if a protagonist is crushed solely by accident, the audience feels only shock, not the catharsis of tragedy. Therefore, the narrative structure ensures that the hero's ultimate fate is a reflection of his ...
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