Examine the idea of the tragic hero through the characters of Willy Loman and Hamlet.
Examine the idea of the tragic hero through the characters of Willy Loman and Hamlet.
Examine the idea of the tragic hero through the characters of Willy Loman and Hamlet.
In order for a character to be considered a tragic hero, they must satisfy numerous criteria: potential for greatness/high ranking person in society, tragic flaw, and internal conflict. Your task is to explain the degree to which Julius Caesar and Brutus each qualify as tragic heroes in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.