Tragic Hero in Literature
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What is the primary purpose of a tragic hero, according to Aristotle's Poetics?

  • To entertain the audience
  • To provide moral instruction (correct)
  • To showcase perfect individuals
  • To display flawless characters

    • What effect did Aristotle believe a tragic hero's rise and fall should have on the audience?

  • Create jealousy towards the hero
  • Make them laugh at the character's misfortune
  • Inspire admiration for the hero's actions
  • Evoke pity and fear (correct)

    • What is the term used for the emotional release experienced by the audience when witnessing a tragic hero's downfall?

  • Sympathy
  • Empathy
  • Nostalgia
  • Catharsis (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a traditional tragic hero?

    <p>Sympathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In classic tragedies, what typically leads to a tragic hero's downfall?

    <p>Their potent flaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes modern tragic heroes from classical tragic heroes?

    <p>Their lower-status and negative traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does hubris serve in the characterization of a tragic hero?

    <p>It leads to the hero's downfall through excessive pride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hamartia' in relation to a tragic hero is best described as:

    <p>'Hamartia' is the heroic trait that leads to the hero's downfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Peripeteia' in the context of a tragic hero signifies:

    <p>'Peripeteia' is the reversal of fortune experienced by the hero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes antiheroes from tragic heroes based on the text?

    <p>Antiheroes have happy ends, while tragic heroes meet ruinous fates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central focus of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

    <p>The assassination of the Roman dictator by a group of conspirators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Shakespeare change certain events in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

    <p>To entertain the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character trait is NOT associated with Mark Antony in the text?

    <p>Virtue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do the dreams and omens served by Calpurnia and Cassius serve in the play?

    <p>To foreshadow the fate of the nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Shakespeare tailor The Tragedy of Julius Caesar for the English theatre?

    <p>By shortening the timeline of events to five days and altering certain events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of great leadership is highlighted by the Shakespearean masterpiece Julius Caesar according to the text?

    <p><strong>Strength</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are Brutus and Caesar portrayed as more virtuous in Julius Caesar compared to Plutarch's Lives?

    <p><strong>To evoke catharsis</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key historical figure is the Roman dictator in William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar based on?

    <p>Julius Caesar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Shakespeare alter the portrayal of Caesar and Brutus in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar compared to Plutarch's Lives?

    <p>He presents Caesar as fearful and Brutus as noble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which literary device is primarily employed by Shakespeare to foreshadow the fate of the nation in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

    <p>Foreshadowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable alteration did Shakespeare make in the timeline of events in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar to tailor it for the English theatre?

    <p>Shortened it to five days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, which character embodies the trait of shrewd revenge?

    <p>Mark Antony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What pivotal role do the speeches by Brutus and Antony play in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

    <p>They demonstrate persuasive power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which character trait is most pronounced in Cassius according to the text?

    <p>Ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a tragic hero, according to Aristotle?

    <p>To serve as a cautionary tale for the audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the death of Caesar and Brutus evoke in the audience of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?

    <p>'Catharsis' or emotional release</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The pride of Caesar, the ambition of Cassius, the naive nobility of Brutus,' reflects what central theme in Julius Caesar?

    <p>'The complexities of leadership'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the emotional release experienced by the audience when witnessing a tragic hero's downfall?

    <p>Catharsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aristotle believe would make the audience less likely to be influenced by a tragic hero's flaws?

    <p>Feeling pity and fear for the character</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes modern tragic heroes from classical tragic heroes?

    <p>Lower social status and negative traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hamartia' in relation to a tragic hero is best described as:

    <p>Tragic flaw or error in judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic plays a significant role in causing a traditional tragic hero's downfall?

    <p>One potent flaw counterbalancing other traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Anagnorisis' in the context of a tragic hero signifies:

    <p>Recognition or discovery by the hero</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Nemesis' in relation to a tragic hero represents:

    <p>'Fate' or 'divine retribution'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Peripeteia' in traditional tragic heroes often leads to:

    <p>'Sudden change of circumstances'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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