📌 Hamartia
Definition:
Hamartia is a tragic flaw or error in judgment in a character that leads to their downfall in a story, particularly in tragedies. It is often a personality trait like pride, impulsiveness, or naivety.
✅ Example:
Hamlet’s indecision in Shakespeare’s Hamlet*
- Hamlet’s inability to act decisively against King Claudius ultimately contributes to the tragic ending of the play.
Another example:
Oedipus’s pride and determination to defy fate in Oedipus Rex lead him to unknowingly fulfill the prophecy and bring disaster upon himself.
And there it is! Now go ahead and use hamartia in your CXC prep/ CSEC prep!
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