A tragic heroine is a noble and admirable female character who possesses qualities such as bravery, intelligence, or kindness, making her suffering resonate deeply with the audience. Despite her best efforts, she has a fatal flaw, like pride or stubbornness, or faces circumstances beyond her control, leading to her inevitable downfall. Her story often ends in tragedy, such as death or significant loss, evoking strong emotional responses from the audience. Examples include Juliet Capulet from “Romeo and Juliet,” whose love and family feud lead to her death, and Anna Karenina from Tolstoy’s novel, whose passionate affair and societal pressures contribute to her tragic end.
Satine (Moulin Rouge!)
Juliet Capulet
Nina Sayers
Yoon/Choi Eun-suh
Jennifer Cavalieri
Han Jeong-seo
Anna Karenina
Evelyn Mulwray
Chandni (Silsila)
Cecilia Tallis (Atonement)
Shanti Priya (Om Shanti Om)
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