By reading threw “The Story of Actaeon” you can see numerous traits in Actaeon that suggests he is a tragic hero and Aristotle would no doubt agree because Actaeon has all the characteristics that Aristotle says a hero must have to be considered a tragic one. Actaeon is portrayed as a person of high character in numerous occasions. The first being when he is turned into a stag, he debates weather to return home to the royal place or hide in the woods. This clearly shows he has some connection to royalty, making him a person of high character. Also, he seems to be in control and gives orders to his fellow comrades and when is not around there is a sense of sadness and low-spirit
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