The critic A. C. Bradley, who is known for his analysis of Shakespearean tragedy, noted in his work that the downfall of the tragic hero(es) in Shakespeare’s plays is typically caused by:
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A fatal external pressure such as the influence of the supernatural
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Purely a character's tragic flaw or hamartia.
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A combination of personal fault and circumstantial pressure.
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The social environment and class struggles exclusively.