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In a tragedy drama according to Aristotle, what is the role of the protagonist?
In a tragedy drama according to Aristotle, what is the role of the protagonist?
- To always be purely good
- To have no impact on the storyline
- To always be purely evil
- To be a noble hero (correct)
What does the term 'tragedy' originally mean based on its Greek roots?
What does the term 'tragedy' originally mean based on its Greek roots?
- Heroic play
- Triumphant journey
- Sad song
- Goat-song (correct)
According to Aristotle's Poetics, what element is crucial in a tragedy drama?
According to Aristotle's Poetics, what element is crucial in a tragedy drama?
- Multiple disconnected plots
- Unity of action (correct)
- Constant change of protagonist
- Loose storyline
What is the primary purpose of a tragedy's catharsis for the audience?
What is the primary purpose of a tragedy's catharsis for the audience?
How does a tragedy differ from comedy according to the text?
How does a tragedy differ from comedy according to the text?
What is the significance of the term 'goat-song' in relation to early tragedies?
What is the significance of the term 'goat-song' in relation to early tragedies?
Why does Aristotle mention that a tragic character does not need to be purely evil or purely good?
Why does Aristotle mention that a tragic character does not need to be purely evil or purely good?
What characteristic must a tragic hero possess according to the text?
What characteristic must a tragic hero possess according to the text?
What is the purpose of a tragedy according to the text?
What is the purpose of a tragedy according to the text?
What is the term 'catharsis' referring to based on the text?
What is the term 'catharsis' referring to based on the text?
Why do people watch horror movies according to the text?
Why do people watch horror movies according to the text?
In traditional tragedies, how does a hero's fall differ from other characters' falls?
In traditional tragedies, how does a hero's fall differ from other characters' falls?
What is a key element required for a tragedy to take place in a story?
What is a key element required for a tragedy to take place in a story?
'Oedipus Rex' is used as an example in the text to illustrate what aspect of a tragedy?
'Oedipus Rex' is used as an example in the text to illustrate what aspect of a tragedy?
'Hamlet' is considered one of the greatest tragedies because of what main characteristic?
'Hamlet' is considered one of the greatest tragedies because of what main characteristic?
