The tragic hero embodies the tension between Apollonian restraint and Dionysian abandon from "summary" of The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche
The tragic hero, as portrayed in ancient Greek dramas, serves as a representation of the eternal conflict between two opposing forces: Apollonian restraint and Dionysian abandon. This tension is at the heart of tragedy, where the hero must navigate the delicate balance between these two conflicting impulses. On one hand, the hero embodies the Apollonian ideal of order, reason, and rationality. This aspect of the hero is characterized by self-control, moderation, and a sense of duty or responsibility. However, the hero is also drawn to the Dionysian realm of passion, ecstasy, and chaos. This aspect of the hero is marked by a willingness to embrace the irrational, the unpredictable, and the destructive. The hero's struggle to reconcile these two opposing forces is what gives rise to the tragic conflict at the core of the drama. This inner conflict is often manifested in the hero's actions,...
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