In "Samson Agonistes," the character who tells others of Samson's death is_____________?
Correct answer: D. a Messenger.
- A. Manoa.
- B. Dalila.
- C. the Chorus.
- D. a Messenger.
Explanation
A Messenger reports Samson’s death to Manoa and the Chorus after the temple collapses. Manoa does not witness the event himself, so he cannot be the narrator of the death.
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