The Tragic figure

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 Please use this PDF link as a source. http://www.orionkidder.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Sophocles-Oedipus.pdf Normal word format is fine. Coursework Task 11 The tragic figure In Aristotle’s thesis, to be a tragic hero or figure, the central character (protagonist), should be of noble birth so their fall from grace occurs from a great height. However, in addition, in order for the general audience to identify with the character’s pain and suffering, he/she will have a range of human characteristics. Making reference to moments in the play and specific lines, map the following characteristics on to the character of Oedipus: Noble birth: of a recognised family Hubris: [h-YOO-bris] false pride Hamartia: [ham-ar-TEE-a] ignorance Peripeteia: [peri-pet-EYE-a] reversal of fortune for the main character Anagnorisis: [an-ag-nor-REE-sis] the moment where the tragic figure recognises his/her own ignorance Catharsis: [kath-AR-sis] regret, contrition