In a classic tragedy what causes the downfall or destruction of the hero?

A: The actions of the antagonist or villain?

B: The hero's nobility and royal bloodline?

C: The hero's personal defect in their lives?

I pick c is this correct..thank you

First...thank you so much for the help.... I'm sorry I will not give answers.

Yes, you are correct.

Advice: Please do not "give" other students answers. That is considered cheating and can get you banned from Jiskha.

hey reed if that was considered cheating then why are you on this SITE

Yes, you are correct. In a classic tragedy, the downfall or destruction of the hero is usually caused by the hero's personal defect or flaw, which is often referred to as a "tragic flaw" or "hamartia." This flaw can be a character trait, a moral weakness, or a fatal error in judgment.

The hero's personal defect leads to their own downfall, rather than being solely caused by the actions of an antagonist or villain (option A) or the hero's nobility and royal bloodline (option B). While the actions of the antagonist or villain may contribute to the hero's downfall, it is ultimately the hero's own flaw that sets the tragic events into motion.

To arrive at this correct answer, you can analyze classic tragedies and observe how the hero's personal defect or flaw becomes the driving force behind their tragedy. This can be done by studying the works of renowned playwrights such as William Shakespeare, Sophocles, or Arthur Miller, who have crafted many famous tragic heroes whose flaws lead to their downfall.