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Hubris: a literary device| meaning| examples| notes| explained in hindi| 5 marks question |

#hubris #examplesinliterature Facebook page :  / swarnshikha28   HUBRIS It is a word of Greek origin. A dictionary defines 'hubris' as 'excessive pride or self-confidence', 'arrogance', 'excessive pride towards or defiance(open refusal to obey) of the gods'. In literature, hubris is character trait that features excessive pride or inflated self-confidence, leading a protagonist to disregard a divine warning or violate an important  moral law. As a literary device, hubris is commonly exhibited by a tragic  hero as their tragic flaw, or hamartia. The extreme pride or arrogance of hubris often consumes a character, blinding them to reason and resulting in their ultimate downfall. ( For example, in Aesop’s fable The Tortoise and the Hare, the hare exhibits hubris before and during the race with the tortoise. The hare is excessively proud of his speed and has inflated self-confidence that he will win against the tortoise. This leads him to decide to take a nap during the race, while the tortoise moves slowly but steadily and crosses the finish line first. The hare is subsequently humiliated at being beaten by the tortoise, which is the consequence of his hubris.) Example : The character of Doctor Faustus in the play ' Doctor Faustus' by 'Christopher Marlowe'.