Hamartia

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The term hamartia derives from the Greek ἁμαρτία, from ἁμαρτάνειν hamartánein, which means "to miss the mark" or "to err". It is most often associated with Greek tragedy, although it is also used in Christian theology, sometimes translated into English as a tragic flaw or fatal flaw. It refers to the major defect or inherent weakness of disposition that leads a character to a (potential) downfall. However, other critics point to the term's derivation and say that it refers only to a tragic but random accident or mistake, with devastating consequences but with no judgment implied as to the character.

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