Unraveling the 5 Classic Tragic Hero Traits: Oedipus Revisited in 2022

NOTES ON THE TOP FIVE CHARACTER TRAITS OF THE CLASSICAL TRAGIC HERO (OEDIPUS)—REVISED & UPDATED, 2022 The Classical Hero is said to possess FIVE CHARACTER TRAITS, which be: High-Standing (Socially, Financially, Leadership or Administratively) in His Community; Character Defect or Flaw; Downfall from High Position; Others suffering from Hero’s flaws and actions; Epiphany or Awakening to the Tragedy Caused by Hero The Hero (Protagonist) in Classical Drama is first and foremost a Man of High-Standing. Typically, he is at the top of his society, at the apex of the pyramid. He may be a king (as is Oedipus) or a commanding army general or navy admiral (as is Othello). If he is not at the pinnacle of society, then he is very close to the pinnacle. He may be a prince (as is Hamlet) or a great warrior upon whom an army dep