"Hamartia" is a Greek term used by Aristotle. It means “fatal flaw”. In tragedy, Hamartia or some inherent weakness or demerits of the protagonist causes his downfall or decline. According to Aristotle, the tragic hero has all virtues but one drawback or limitation in his personality brings tragedy in his life. This drawback is called ‘Hamartia’. For example, procrastination (too much thinking) was the Hamartia of Hamlet which brings tragedy in his life.
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