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Hubris: Origins of a whippersnapper

Hubris: Origins of a whippersnapper

The Whippersnapper's latest oozes with hubris of a Greek tragedy--the correct word for an unknowing guy playing judge and jury for abuse victims--on hearsay alone

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In Greek drama, the tragic hero contains a fatal flaw—hamartia—ultimately leading to his or her demise. Hamartia is sometimes confused with hubris—excessive self-confidence and pride—but these are different character flaws. What is true, though, is that often a character’s hamartia (tragic flaw) is his hubris (excessive pride) and that leads to his down…

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