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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTragic Hero
/ˈtrædʒɪk ˈhɪəroʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A character in a dramatic work who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat due to a tragic flaw or fate.
"In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', the title character serves as a classic example of a tragic hero, whose ambition leads to his demise." - 2
A protagonist in literature whose flaws or mistakes lead to their tragic end, often evoking pity and fear in the audience.
"The tragic hero in many Greek plays often faces a moral dilemma that ultimately leads to their tragic fate."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tragic hero' originates from ancient Greek tragedy, where it referred to a protagonist who experiences a downfall due to a personal flaw or fate. The concept has evolved through literary history, particularly in the works of Aristotle and Shakespeare, emphasizing the moral and ethical dimensions of the hero's journey.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tragic Hero" is said worldwide
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Héros tragique
Transliteration: Ero tragik
"Dans 'Hamlet', le prince est un héros tragique."
Tragischer Held
Transliteration: Tra-gischer Held
"In 'Faust' ist der Protagonist ein tragischer Held."
Eroe tragico
Transliteration: E-ro-e tra-gi-co
"Nella 'Divina Commedia', Dante è un eroe tragico."
Héroe trágico
Transliteration: E-ro-e tra-gi-co
"En 'Romeo y Julieta', Romeo es un héroe trágico."
Herói trágico
Transliteration: He-ro-i tra-gi-co
"Na 'Othello', o protagonista é um herói trágico."
दुखद नायक
Transliteration: Dukhada nayak
"शेक्सपियर के नाटकों में दुखद नायक होते हैं।"
悲剧英雄
Transliteration: Bēijù yīngxióng
"在《哈姆雷特》中，哈姆雷特是一个悲剧英雄。"
비극적 영웅
Transliteration: Bigukjeok yeongung
"셰익스피어의 작품에서 비극적 영웅이 등장한다."
悲劇の英雄
Transliteration: Higeki no eiyū
"『マクベス』のマクベスは悲劇の英雄です。"
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