One archetype in literature is the scapegoat. Which of these literary characters serves that purpose ?
Correct answer: A. Billy Budd
- A. Billy Budd
- B. Hamlet
- C. Captain Ahab
- D. Ophelia
Explanation
Billy Budd is an innocent victim whose execution results from the faults and prejudices of others, making him a classic scapegoat figure. Hamlet, Ahab, and Ophelia fulfil different tragic roles rather than this archetype.
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