Things Fall Apart Tragic Hero Graphic Organizer
Directions: For each of the following characteristics of a tragic hero, find a quote that proves the character demonstrates this characteristic and
explain HOW that quote proves this.
Characteristics of a Tragic Hero
1. A tragic hero is of noble birth or has
high status in their society, meaning
that he is royalty or is considered
royalty in his society.
2. Is not emotionally connected to many
people.
3. A tragic hero suffers a reversal of
fortune, meaning that he has
everything at one point in the story
and then loses it.
Quote
HOW the quote proved this characteristic
Things Fall Apart Tragic Hero Graphic Organizer
Directions: For each of the following characteristics of a tragic hero, find a quote that proves the character demonstrates this characteristic and
explain HOW that quote proves this.
Characteristics of a Tragic Hero
4. A tragic hero has a tragic flaw, a
defect in his character (i.e. hubris)
that leads to his downfall.
5. Exhibits a downfall (from society,
status) or is cast out.
6. A tragic hero recognizes the
consequences of his actions.
Quote
HOW the quote proved this characteristic