Meaning Of The Word Tragic flaw
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Tragic flaw Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Tragic flaw?
tragic flaw in American English
a flaw, as pride, in the character of the protagonist of a tragedy, that leads to that protagonist's downfall noun: the character defect that causes the downfall of the protagonist of a tragedy; hamartia tragic flaw in British English noun: a failing of character in the hero of a tragedy that brings about his downfall |
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