Which of Aristotle's tragic concepts, referring to the hero's 'fatal flaw,' is most frequently applied to Shakespearean protagonists?
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Correct answer: Hamartia (fatal flaw)
Hamartia refers to the error in judgment or character defect that leads to the hero's destruction. Examples include Othello's jealousy, Lear's pride, and Macbeth's vaulting ambition.
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