By
definition a
TRAGIC HERO
is a character who, in spite of a basic goodness and superiority, has a tragic
flaw, and because of this fault is destined to fail. The flaw may be greed, poor
judgment, pride, a weakness for something (such as for love, drink, or power). A
true tragic hero recognizes his or her flaw(s), but typically not until it is
too late to stop the downward spiral.