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According to Aristotle, what is the primary aim of literature?
According to Aristotle, what is the primary aim of literature?
- Moral instruction (correct)
- Philosophical exploration
- Entertainment
- Historical preservation
In Aristotle's view, what quality should a tragic hero possess?
In Aristotle's view, what quality should a tragic hero possess?
- Nobility in both birth and manner (correct)
- A flawless character
- A humble background
- A strong disposition towards indolence
What is the term for a sudden change in fortune or reversal of circumstances in a tragedy?
What is the term for a sudden change in fortune or reversal of circumstances in a tragedy?
- Nemesis
- Anagnorisis
- Peripeteia (correct)
- Hubris
Why is it important for the audience to feel pity and fear for the tragic hero?
Why is it important for the audience to feel pity and fear for the tragic hero?
According to Aristotle, what does the term 'catharsis' mean in the context of a tragedy?
According to Aristotle, what does the term 'catharsis' mean in the context of a tragedy?
Which term describes the process by which a tragic hero makes a mistake that leads to their downfall?
Which term describes the process by which a tragic hero makes a mistake that leads to their downfall?
What is Oedipus' tragic flaw in the play?
What is Oedipus' tragic flaw in the play?
Which character from 'Antigone' is known for his stubbornness and fixation on the law?
Which character from 'Antigone' is known for his stubbornness and fixation on the law?
What is Hamlet's hamartia in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'?
What is Hamlet's hamartia in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'?
What is a key difference between tragic heroes and antiheroes?
What is a key difference between tragic heroes and antiheroes?
What leads to Eddard Stark's death in Game of Thrones?
What leads to Eddard Stark's death in Game of Thrones?
Why does Gatsby take the blame for a murder in the text?
Why does Gatsby take the blame for a murder in the text?
How are antiheroes different from traditional heroes?
How are antiheroes different from traditional heroes?
What role does a tragic hero typically play in a story?
What role does a tragic hero typically play in a story?
How do modern tragic heroes differ from classic tragic heroes?
How do modern tragic heroes differ from classic tragic heroes?
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