Sophocles' Tragic Character

Sophocles' Tragic Character

Sophocles' Tragic Character

In other Greek and Sophocles' tragedies, there is always a tragic hero. Most tragic heroes depicted in such plays posses certain characteristics, which Sophocles considers essential for being a tragic individual. These include features such as being the member of the noble family, and having a flaw within themselves which can become a source of bringing disgrace or downfall. To fulfill the character of a tragic hero, the tragic characters have to die at the end of the play. Among those few characters in Sophocles' tragic plays, some people like Creon, Antigone and Oedipus ...