Oedipus, the king of Thebes, is a classic example of a tragic hero whose hubris and rash actions led to his downfall and the destruction of his family.

The long-standing feud between the Montague and Capulet families sets the stage for the tragic events of "Romeo and Juliet" and ultimately leads to the deaths of the two lovers.

Antigone is faced with the difficult choice of obeying the laws of the state or following her moral obligation to bury her brother, Polynices, who was deemed a traitor.

Prometheus, a Titan in Greek mythology, is renowned for his act of stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity, an act that resulted in his eternal punishment.

Willy Loman's pursuit of the elusive American Dream and his inability to achieve it lead to his tragic downfall and disillusionment.

Achilles, the legendary Greek warrior, is known for his pride and arrogance, which ultimately lead to his downfall in the Trojan War.

Oedipus' tragic discovery that he has unknowingly killed his father and married his mother leads to his downfall and self-blinding.

Gatsby's inability to move on from the past and his idealized version of Daisy Buchanan ultimately leads to his tragic downfall.

Hamlet's primary motivation throughout the play is to avenge the murder of his father, King Hamlet, by his uncle Claudius.

Hamlet's unwavering pursuit of revenge against Claudius for the murder of his father consumes him and ultimately leads to his own tragic demise.

Holden Caulfield's primary struggle throughout the novel is his alienation from society and his inability to conform to the expectations placed upon him.

Patroclus, the close friend of Achilles, demonstrates unwavering loyalty by taking Achilles' place in battle, despite knowing the risks involved.

Medea's primary motivation for seeking revenge is to punish her husband, Jason, for his betrayal and infidelity.

Atticus Finch, the protagonist of "To Kill a Mockingbird," is known for his unwavering commitment to justice and equality, even in the face of adversity and prejudice.

The central conflict of "The Lord of the Rings" is the quest undertaken by the Fellowship of the Ring to destroy the One Ring and prevent the Dark Lord Sauron from regaining his power.