Robert Ross: A Tragic Hero

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As Aristotle once said, “[a] man cannot become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall.” The root of one’s downfall is their fatal flaw- a hamartia that eventually leads to a mistake, either proven to be harmless or have severe consequences such as one’s demise. It is only human to possess many flaws; they are what contribute to the uniqueness and originality of each individual. Despite the many flaws of humanity, it is the recognition of one’s fatal flaw that creates the essence of a hero, a quality few possess. The simple recognition is what creates the potential of a hero, leading to the possibility of eternal life, the potential of surviving through the memories of many even after one’s demise, existing amongst the greatest and most tragic heroes of history. Taking place during World War I, young Robert Ross experiences the hardships of life, such as loss, grief and the destruction of war. Robert finds himself struggling to face his emotions, concluding that space and time are requirements to overcome his loss and pain, pushing him to enlist in the war. Robert finds himself thousands of miles away from the …show more content…
His tragic flaw is the leading factor in his inescapable demise, thus deeming Robert a tragic hero as defined by Aristotle. The initial grief Robert could not overcome or escape lead to the development of his fatal flaw and the overall essence of a hero as he comes recognizes his flaw. The definition of a hero may change based upon perspective, but it is the purity of one’s intentions and the execution of those intentions that’s results in the actions of a hero. It is too often that heroes are taken from this earth by tragedy, yet they remain immortal through memory. Tragedy and heroism go hand in hand… it takes pure intentions and a tragic demise to get the world to
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