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El Héroe Trágico
A tragic hero is a literary character who makes a judgment error or has a fatal flaw that, combined with destiny and external forces, brings about their downfall. This concept is central to Greek tragedy and many mythological narratives. It's more specific than just 'hero'.
Examples in context
Edipo es un héroe trágico.
Oedipus is a tragic hero.
El héroe trágico enfrenta su destino.
The tragic hero faces his destiny.
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