Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 13 AIL 1210 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Hamartia
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The idea
The glossary gives hamartia as a term from Greek tragedy literally meaning missing the mark, first used of an archer. It came to signify a tragic flaw, especially a misperception, a lack of insight, or a blindness that ironically results from one's own strengths.
In practice
Missing the mark, as an archer does.
Where people slip
Often a blindness born of strength.
Your place on the trail
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