Lindsay Lohan
Modern Day Tragic Hero
Qualities of a Tragic Hero
- Of Noble Birth
- Flawed
- Flaw leads to ultimate downfall
- Misfortune not completely deserved
- Self Discovery
- Audience not left in a state of depression
Lindsay Lohan as a Tragic Hero
1. Greatness- Lindsay Lohan became a talented actress and model at a very young age. Lindsay has received strong media attention all her life. She started modeling at the age of two and starred in her first major movie at age 11. She starred in roles such as The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and Mean Girls.
2. Flawed- Lindsay's tragic flaw was her ignorance. She thinks she can do whatever she wants and get away with it because of who she is. She always denies that she's doing anything wrong.
3. Downfalls- This flaw she has, has caused and contributed to her addictions. Lindsay has a serious drinking and drug problem. Lindsay has been arrested numerous times for drinking and driving, as well as getting caught with drugs. She's been put on house arrest.
4. Self Discovery- Lindsay says that she is starting a new chapter in her life and that she's found her inner peace, " All the distractions and chaos that goes on... Just in a daily life in general, don't really affect me anymore" she says.