Question

Shakespeare portrays Hamlet as a man who falls from a high status, which makes Hamlet an example of a(n):

chaotic hero
antagonist
static character
tragic hero

Answer 1

Shakespeare portrays Hamlet as a man who falls from a high status, which makes Hamlet an example of a **tragic hero**. In classical tragedy, a tragic hero is typically a noble or high-status individual who experiences a significant downfall due to a combination of personal flaws and fate, leading to the awakening of self-knowledge and, often, a recognition of their own fallibility.