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Tragic hero
a character that makes a judgement or error that inevitably leads to their own destruction
Struggle between good and evil
a universal part of the human condition
Harmatia
a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero/heroine
External conflict
a struggle that takes place between the main character and an outside force
Internal conflict
refers to a character’s internal struggle. This could be emotional or mental
Supernatural elements
beings such as witches, ghosts and animals that are used to create mood or enhance the story
Comic relief
when the author uses humour to break the tension or heavy mood of a tragic plot
Lack of poetic justice
when virtue is punished and viciousness is rewarded - normally the opposite of what it should be
