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Question 1

What is Hamlet?

Answer 1

A Shakespearean revenge tragedy.

Question 2

How does a Shakespearean tragedy show a tragic hero?

Answer 2

A tragic Hero: Shakespearean tragedies often feature a tragic hero, a character of noble stature and outstanding qualities, but one who possesses a fatal flaw (harmartia) that leads to their downfall. Hamlets indecision and overthinking is seen as his tragic flaw which ultimately leads to his demise.