According to Aristotle, the purpose of tragedy is to arouse pity and fear in the audience, and the tragic hero is the central figure who embodies these emotions.

Catharsis is not a characteristic of the tragic hero but rather an effect that their story is intended to produce in the audience.

Soliloquies in Shakespearean tragedy allow the audience to gain insight into the tragic hero's inner world, their motivations, and their struggles.

In Oedipus Rex, the protagonist, Oedipus, is fated to kill his father and marry his mother, as foretold by a prophecy.

Jay Gatsby, from F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, is a tragic hero who is ultimately destroyed by his own ambition and desire for the unattainable.

The tragic hero's downfall serves multiple purposes in a story, including providing a warning, evoking emotions, and offering closure.

Anagnorisis refers to the moment when the protagonist gains insight into their situation or actions, often leading to a profound realization.

In Hamlet, the protagonist, Hamlet, is consumed by a desire for revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who murdered his father.

The chorus in ancient Greek tragedy serves as a collective voice, commenting on the action, offering insights, and reflecting the emotional responses of the audience.

Hector, from Homer's The Iliad, is renowned for his unwavering loyalty and devotion to his homeland, Troy, and his family.

Holden Caulfield, from J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, embodies the tragic hero archetype through his struggle against societal norms and his search for authenticity.

The tragic hero's death serves multiple purposes in a story, including providing closure, evoking emotions, and offering a warning.

Achilles, from Homer's The Iliad, is renowned for his exceptional strength, skill, and ferocity in battle.

Sisyphus, from Albert Camus' The Myth of Sisyphus, embodies the tragic hero archetype through his futile struggle against fate and his acceptance of the absurdity of existence.

Prometheus, from Greek mythology, is renowned for his wisdom, his gift of fire to humanity, and his defiance against the gods.