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Question 2 • World Literature CR SUSD (EX)

Which statement describes a catastrophe in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar ?

Answer
A
The funeral mob supports the conspirators and joins Brutus’s armies to defeat Antony.
B
Brutus’s armies are defeated.
C
Brutus is easily manipulated to join the conspiracy.
D
The audience feels pity and fear over Brutus’ loss of his friend, Caesar.

Explanation

A catastrophe is the disastrous event or outcome at the end of a tragedy. Brutus’s armies are defeated, bringing his downfall and marking the play’s tragic conclusion. The audience’s pity and fear in choice A describe the emotional effect of tragedy, not the catastrophe itself.

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