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Tragic heroes exemplify a number of qualities including courage and some type of personal sacrifice. The character Okonkwo in the novel Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe demonstrates many of the characteristics of a tragic hero. However, he also exhibits many qualities not representative of a tragic hero. It is these differences that prevent Okonkwo from being an actual tragic hero. Though Okonkwo appears to have many of the attributes of a hero, a closer inspection of his character will lead to the conclusion that he, in fact, does not meet the qualifications. There are many ways to define a tragic hero but there are a few marks that all of these figures must possess. First they must fit the typical classification of a hero: not only does a hero display bravery, but he also is willing to act on his intentions. Basically, a hero does what ordinary citizens will not or cannot do.
Approximate Word count = 569
Approximate Pages = 2.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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