avecastiel:

Hamartia (ἁμαρτάνειν)

Aristotle argues that is a powerful device to have a story begin with a rich and powerful hero, neither exceptionally virtuous nor villainous, who then falls into misfortune by a mistake or error (harmartia). Discussion among scholars centers mainly on the degree to which hamartia is defined as tragic flaw or tragic error.


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  13. whispersandwhiskerburn said: Correct, but the post is beautiful. :D
  14. hamartiamacguffin said: Side note: A hamartia is not merely “a fatal flaw”. More accurately, it is the fatal flaw of the Protagonist which ultimately brings about their downfall.
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