Question

Which element of Greek tragedy refers to the tragic flaw within the protagonist that helps bring about his or her downfall? hamartia hubris anagnorisis peripeteia NextReset

Answer 1

A protagonist's tragic flaw that leads to his/her downfall is referred to as hamartia.

Answer 2

The correct answer is hamartia.

Explanation: In Greek tragedy, a hamartia (also known as "fatal flaw") is the protagonist's flaw that affects the chain of events in a plot. Their flaw or mistake can be ignorance, a lapse of jugdement, a wrongdoing, or simply a flaw in their character.