StarCraft II and the Tragic Hero template

Sarah Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades, is one of the most tragic characters in StarCraft lore. How did Blizzard construct her to be so tragic, and why does that make her more interesting and compelling? And why is Dehaka so annoying?Join me as I try to evolve my understanding of tragic heroes using Kerrigan (and a puppy) as case studies.

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