The literary work where a tragic hero first appears is d)Oedipus Rex. This piece is an example of classical tragedy, as Oedipus is given a prophecy which he cannot escape: that he will kill his father and marries his mother. He tries his best to make sure this does not happen, but it ends up happening anyways, thus making him a tragic hero. However, his own mistakes are also regarded as being factors to his downfall.
Yes, the Cherokees were forced to march out of their homes and many died from starvation, disease, and exhaustion. 4,000 Native Americans died on “The Trail of Tears”.
