What is the meaning of the term Hamartia as used by Aristotle in his Theory of Tragedy ?

Literary Theory and Criticism 07/09/2021

A. Tragic end of the tragedy
B. Working of fate against the hero
C. A weak trait in the character of the hero
D. A strong quality in the character of the hero

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