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Antigone by Sophocles: The Exodos

Question 5 • SS - TX-English II B

Which term refers to a character’s tragic flaw?

Answer
A
katharsis
B
desis
C
lusis
D
hamartia

Explanation

Hamartia is the term for a tragic character’s flaw or error in judgment that contributes to their downfall. Katharsis is the audience’s emotional release, while desis and lusis refer to stages in the structure of a tragedy.

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