Aristotle strictly defined the characteristics that a tragic hero must have in order to evoke these feelings in an audience. ... Be flawed: While being heroic, the character must also have a tragic flaw (also called hamartia) or more generally be subject to human error, and the flaw must lead to the character's downfall.

Who is an example of a tragic hero?

For example, Oedipus Rex, the title character of Sophocles' tragedy, is considered a classic tragic hero. Oedipus experiences a terrible downfall due to hubris as his tragic flaw. As a result, the audience is left to sympathize with his tragic fate.

Who is the most tragic hero?