A key element of a tragic hero is his "hamartia" (tragic flaw), as explained by ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle. ... He tells, "I would not have you speak through messengers and therefore I have come myself to hear you, "I, Oedipus, who bear the famous name"" (Sophocles 4). ... Both are admired by many in the beginning of the book from their marvelous deeds and actions but are outcasts by the end of each story. ... Knowing that his power in the beginning of the book has diminished and is now worth nothing to save his tribe, he takes his final revenge against the messenger "and the ma...

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