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The Tragic Hero's Enduring Appeal: Why We're Still Drawn to Their Stories

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In Aristotle's Poetics, what is the primary function of a tragic hero?

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To evoke pity and fear in the audience
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According to Aristotle, the purpose of tragedy is to arouse pity and fear in the audience, and the tragic hero is the central figure who embodies these emotions.

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