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Skills Lesson: Greek Tragedy

Question 9 • SS - TX-English II B

According to Aristotle, tragedy revolves around the tragic hero or heroine’s __________.

Answer
A
rise to fame and fortune
B
reversal of fortune from good to bad
C
quest to find love
D
ability to overcome disaster

Explanation

Aristotle described tragedy as showing a significant change in the hero’s circumstances, especially a reversal from good fortune to bad. The tragic hero’s downfall is often brought about by an error or flaw, rather than by a successful recovery. Thus the answer is “reversal of fortune from good to bad.”

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