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In classical tragedy, what term denotes a protagonist's fatal flaw or error in judgment that leads to downfall?

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In classical tragedy, what term denotes a protagonist's fatal flaw or error in judgment that leads to downfall?

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Catharsis
Hamartia
Hubris
Anagnorisis

Correct answer: Hamartia

Explanation: Hamartia is the term for a tragic hero's fatal flaw or error in judgment, discussed by Aristotle in his Poetics (4th century BCE) as central to Greek tragedy's moral effect.

Created 2026-03-10T17:31:31.490Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:31:31.490Z.