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Antigone...Tragic Hero In Greek literature, a tragic hero is based upon an individual having several of the following qualities: having a high social position in society; not being overly good or bad; being persistent or stubborn in their actions; having a single flaw that brings about their own death and the death of others; and obtaining pity from the audience. "Antigone" was a prime example of a Greek tragic hero. "Antigone", being the daughter …

…the play "Antigone", the tragic hero is, without a doubt, "Antigone" herself. She held all the qualities of a true tragic hero in Greek literature. She, being the daughter of a king (Oedipus) had a high standing in society, was not overly good or bad, was persistent in her actions, gained pity from the audience and had the one single flaw (headstrong) that brought about not only her death, but also the death of others.