The tragic hero is bound by duty and ethics, while the knight of faith is guided by a higher calling from "summary" of Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard
The tragic hero, as depicted in many classical works, is inherently bound by duty and ethics. This duty is often a universal moral law or societal expectation that governs their actions. Their decisions are driven by a sense of responsibility to uphold these ethical standards, even at great personal cost. The tragic hero is torn between conflicting duties, struggling to navigate the complex web of moral obligations that dictate their fate. In contrast, the knight of faith operates on a different plane altogether. They are guided not by external ethical principles, but by a higher calling that transcends conventional morality. The knight of faith is driven by a profound sense of individual purpose, a divine mandate that defies rational explanation. This higher calling compels them to act in ways that may seem incomprehensible or even unethical to the outside observer. The knight of fa...
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