Which of the following statements offers the best characterization of a Greek tragedy ?
Correct answer: B. In a Greek tragedy, characters undergo reversals of fortune, usually for the worse.
- A. In a Greek tragedy, evil people are vanquished by the forces of good.
- B. In a Greek tragedy, characters undergo reversals of fortune, usually for the worse.
- C. In a Greek tragedy, the hero suffers but always survives at the end of the play.
- D. In a Greek tragedy, the tragic hero dies at the end of the play.
Explanation
Greek tragedy commonly centres on a serious reversal of fortune, in which a prominent character moves from prosperity or power towards suffering and ruin. A tragic hero need not always die, and tragedy is not simply a contest between good and evil.
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