Miller states that the root of the underlying struggle that an individual, the tragic hero, endures is that of the necessity to increase his position or status within society- self-worth. “The average man,” according to Aristotle, “is one who lives a life of moderation.” The tragic hero is unable to contend with such moderation because of his desires to bring about change.
A hero’s attempt to bring about change due to the wound of indignity and humiliation, fueled by both indignation and anger gives him reason to create chaos and disorder within society. As a result, the conflict that a character fa