Tragedy and The Tragic Hero in Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Tragedy and The Tragic Hero Into Thin Air A tragedy is a story designed to arouse pity or fear in the audience so that upon hearing it, they are cleansed of unsettling emotions which are portrayed in the story. This catharsis is often brought on by hearing of a tragic hero in the story, or a person who is heroic, but is defeated by an error or frailty. In the book Into Thin Air by …

…not in any way blame anyone. He had accepted his fate, as untimely and saddening as it would be. Rob Hall death was a very upsetting conclusion to the tragedy Into Thin Air, leaving anyone who read it with a feeling of inspiration and a bittersweet sadness for that fateful expedition. Rob Hall will be forever remembered as a tragic hero for his brave impact of his last Everest Expedition. <Tab/>