Hubris and the Myth of Sisyphus
Michael A. Matrozos
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Hubris and the Myth of Sisyphus

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Hubris in Ancient Greek tragedy simply meant the revealing tale of how a great man's fortunes shifted from initial prosperity to final wretchedness. The hero, once overambitious, self-confident, insolent, and magnificent, faces a tragic fall. Hubris, also known as 'amartia' is the tragic flaw; the inherent defect or shortcoming in the hero who, in all other aspects, is favored by fortune. Tragedy unfolds as a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force, leading to a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that evokes pity and terror. The hero confronts a series of disastrous events, grapp...