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Throughout all of literature, few characters leave as lasting an impression as the tragic hero. Tragic heroes are memorable because they’re, well, tragic. Crafting a compelling, tragic hero is an art that has been honed in literature for centuries, from ancient Greek...
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What does the word “absurd” bring to mind for you? If someone tells you an outlandish story, you might balk and say “that’s absurd!” to indicate that you don’t believe them—the story goes beyond your suspension of disbelief. So what does that mean for...