What is hamartia?

A. The tragic flaw of the tragic hero that causes his or her own destruction
B. The difference between what is said and what is meant or what actually happens
C. An element in a story that evokes pity or compassion for the characters
D. A hero who goes from happiness to suffering because of his or her own actions

Question

What is hamartia?

 		A.	The tragic flaw of the tragic hero that causes his or her own destruction
 		B.	The difference between what is said and what is meant or what actually happens
 		C.	An element in a story that evokes pity or compassion for the characters
 		D.	A hero who goes from happiness to suffering because of his or her own actions

jacob902 · Answer

a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.