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What is Hamlet?
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A Shakespearean revenge tragedy.
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How does a Shakespearean tragedy show a tragic hero?
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A tragic Hero: Shakespearean tragedies often feature a tragic hero, a character of noble stature and outstanding qualities, but one who possesses a fatal flaw (harmartia) that leads to their downfall. Hamlets indecision and overthinking is seen as his tragic flaw which ultimately leads to his demise.
