In the plays written by William Shakespeare, there was usually a character that was considered a tragic hero. This also applies to modern day plays, movies, books, as well as all types of literature. A tragic hero, in historical times, is a person of noble birth with heroic or potentially heroic qualities. This person is fated to have a terrible ending or suffering. But the hero struggles with his/her fate and this conflict will most likely win the reader's admiration. In modern times, a tragic hero is defined as a person who can live a completely normal life. Opposed to the classical definition that implies that the hero must be of relevance and stature. A modern day tragic hero can also have a tragic flaw. A tragic flaw is a trait or characteristic
