An Analysis of the Resolution of Andrews’ Conflict in Graham Green’s The Man Within

Abstract

This research uses Aristotle’s concept of tragedy to analyze the character of Francis Andrews as a tragic hero in Graham Greene’s The Man Within. This study examines Andrews’ inner and outer conflicts, his fight against the cowardice inherited from his father, his strained relationship with former comrades, and his way to self-discovery and moral clarity through Elizabeth. Using textual analysis and a qualitative research approach, the paper studies how Andrews’ journey ends with a resolution consistent with Aristotelian principles, particularly hamartia, catharsis, and tragic recognition. Finally, Andrews achieves a fleeting but exquisite redemption through self-sacrifice, embodying the tragic hero’s arc of redemption and evoking pity and fear.