In his Poetics the Greek philosopher Aristotle defined the term tragic hero as “a man not eminently just and good, yet whose misfortune is brought about by no vice or depravity but by some error of judgement or some frailty”. Aristotle expanded on this definition by basing it on the profile of Oedipus Rex from Sophocles classic tragedy King Oedipus. A tragic hero must be highly renowned, prosperous, noble and influential. He must also posses a tragic flaw, that leads to his downfall through an error in judgement. In doing this, the tragic hero becomes an example to the audience of what happens to men who fall from high status. King Oedipus of Oedipus the King by Sophocles is a perfect example of a tragic hero.
To fit the criteria of a tragic hero Oedipus must be highly renowned and prosperous. Oedipus is very prominent as the saviour of Thebes. ... Oedipus was adopted as the prince of Corinth and so lived a life of luxury while growing up. After defeating the sphinx he became the King of Thebes almost overnight, for 15 years he lived a happy and contented life.
Oedipus must also be a man of noble stature. ...
Oedipus must also be influential. In his role as King Oedipus is a very influential man. ... Oedipus is seen as in influential man as he is not only their king but also the man, “that broke [the Theban’s] bondage to the evil Enchantress” (p.
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