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Tragic Heroes: Their Flaws and Downfalls

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In Greek tragedy, the protagonist's downfall is often attributed to their:

  1. Hubris

  2. Fate

  3. Bad luck

  4. Moral weakness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hubris, or excessive pride, is a common flaw among tragic heroes, leading to their downfall.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a tragic hero?

  1. High social status

  2. Noble qualities

  3. Fatal flaw

  4. Happy ending


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tragic heroes typically meet an unfortunate or disastrous end, not a happy one.

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the protagonist's downfall is primarily caused by:

  1. His ambition

  2. The witches' prophecies

  3. Lady Macbeth's influence

  4. His guilt and paranoia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Macbeth's burning ambition to become king drives him to commit heinous acts, ultimately leading to his downfall.

In Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, the protagonist's tragic flaw is:

  1. His pride

  2. His ignorance

  3. His curiosity

  4. His fate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oedipus' excessive pride and refusal to accept his fate contribute to his downfall.

Which of these is NOT a tragic hero in Greek mythology?

  1. Achilles

  2. Hector

  3. Odysseus

  4. Prometheus


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Odysseus, while a complex and heroic character, is not typically considered a tragic hero in Greek mythology.

In Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman's downfall is primarily attributed to:

  1. His unrealistic dreams

  2. His inability to adapt to change

  3. His lack of self-awareness

  4. His family's expectations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Willy's inability to let go of his grandiose dreams and face reality leads to his downfall.

In Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House, Nora Helmer's tragic flaw is:

  1. Her desire for freedom

  2. Her lack of understanding of social norms

  3. Her inability to communicate with her husband

  4. Her impulsive nature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nora's impulsive actions and her inability to think through the consequences lead to her downfall.

In F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the protagonist's tragic flaw is:

  1. His obsession with the past

  2. His inability to let go of Daisy

  3. His excessive wealth

  4. His lack of moral compass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gatsby's inability to move on from the past and his idealized version of Daisy leads to his downfall.

In J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield's tragic flaw is:

  1. His cynicism

  2. His inability to connect with others

  3. His fear of adulthood

  4. His desire to escape reality


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Holden's inability to form meaningful connections with others and his alienation from society contribute to his downfall.

In Toni Morrison's Beloved, Sethe's tragic flaw is:

  1. Her love for her children

  2. Her desire for freedom

  3. Her inability to forgive herself

  4. Her connection to the supernatural


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sethe's inability to forgive herself for killing her daughter, Beloved, leads to her downfall.

In Albert Camus' The Stranger, Meursault's tragic flaw is:

  1. His indifference to life

  2. His lack of empathy

  3. His inability to express his emotions

  4. His existential crisis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meursault's indifference to life and his inability to feel genuine emotions lead to his downfall.

In John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, Lennie Small's tragic flaw is:

  1. His physical strength

  2. His mental disability

  3. His inability to control his impulses

  4. His desire for companionship


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lennie's inability to control his impulses and his unpredictable behavior lead to his downfall.

In Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Rochester's tragic flaw is:

  1. His pride

  2. His inability to let go of the past

  3. His secret marriage

  4. His desire for revenge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rochester's excessive pride and his inability to admit his mistakes lead to his downfall.

In George Orwell's Animal Farm, the pigs' tragic flaw is:

  1. Their desire for power

  2. Their hypocrisy

  3. Their manipulation of the other animals

  4. Their lack of understanding of the true meaning of equality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The pigs' insatiable desire for power and their willingness to manipulate and exploit the other animals lead to their downfall.

In J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Boromir's tragic flaw is:

  1. His ambition

  2. His desire for the One Ring

  3. His distrust of Aragorn

  4. His inability to resist temptation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Boromir's overwhelming desire for the One Ring and his inability to resist its power lead to his downfall.

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