JAMB - Literature In English (2010 - No. 37)

The term for the moral flaw or weakness that leads to downfall of a major character in drama is
denouement
hamartia
chaos
reversal

Explanation

The moral weakness leading to the death of hero is known as hamartia.
This is also know as *tragic flaw*. If this moral weakness is in the form of pride, it i referred to as hubris.

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