Which characteristic is essential to a Shakespearean tragic hero?
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Correct answer: Moral agency and decision-making power
Shakespearean tragic heroes possess moral agency and make consequential choices that significantly shape the tragic outcome. Their decisions, driven by character and flaw, are central to the play's events.
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