Question

Shakespeare emphasized that the downfall of the hero was caused by a personal error or character flaw. What do we call this literary element in today?



ANSWER BANK:
A:) catharsis
B:) Achilles’ heel
C:) tragic flaw
D:) sympathetic characterization

Answer 1

The only other option I can think of, if the answer is not Achilles Heel, would be tragic flaw. I hope this was helpful.

Answer 2

Answer:

C:) tragic flaw

Explanation:

A hero's mistake or unwise decision that causes the hero's downfall is what we call a tragic flaw. A good example of that would be a hero's excessive pride. Other examples include self-sacrifice, ambition, and even over-protectiveness.