What is a tragic hero?

A. A character who causes problems for other characters but learns to do the right thing by the end of the story
B. A character who goes from happiness to suffering due to his or her actions, which often occur as a result of a tragic flaw
C. A character who experiences several unfortunate situations as a result of the actions of other characters
D. A character who begins a story in a terrible situation but ultimately finds happiness through inner strength

Question

What is a tragic hero?

 		A.	A character who causes problems for other characters but learns to do the right thing by the end of the story
 		B.	A character who goes from happiness to suffering due to his or her actions, which often occur as a result of a tragic flaw
 		C.	A character who experiences several unfortunate situations as a result of the actions of other characters
 		D.	A character who begins a story in a terrible situation but ultimately finds happiness through inner strength

anonymous · Answer

B