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The Tragic Hero's Impact on Society

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In Aristotle's Poetics, what is the primary function of a tragic hero?

  1. To evoke pity and fear in the audience

  2. To provide comic relief

  3. To serve as a role model for the audience

  4. To teach the audience a moral lesson

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Aristotle, the tragic hero's purpose is to arouse pity and fear in the audience, which leads to a catharsis or emotional release.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a tragic hero?

  1. Hubris, or excessive pride

  2. Hamartia, or a tragic flaw

  3. Peripeteia, or a sudden reversal of fortune

  4. Anagnorisis, or a moment of self-recognition

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Peripeteia is a characteristic of a tragic plot, not a tragic hero.

What is the role of the tragic hero's downfall in a tragedy?

  1. To punish the hero for their hubris

  2. To teach the audience a moral lesson

  3. To evoke pity and fear in the audience

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tragic hero's downfall serves multiple purposes in a tragedy, including punishing the hero for their hubris, teaching the audience a moral lesson, and evoking pity and fear.

Which of the following is an example of a tragic hero from Greek mythology?

  1. Oedipus

  2. Prometheus

  3. Achilles

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Oedipus, Prometheus, and Achilles are all examples of tragic heroes from Greek mythology.

How does the tragic hero's impact on society differ from that of a comic hero?

  1. The tragic hero evokes pity and fear, while the comic hero evokes laughter

  2. The tragic hero teaches a moral lesson, while the comic hero provides entertainment

  3. The tragic hero is often a flawed character, while the comic hero is often a virtuous character

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tragic hero's impact on society differs from that of a comic hero in several ways, including evoking different emotions, teaching different lessons, and having different character traits.

Which of the following is an example of a tragic hero from Shakespeare?

  1. Hamlet

  2. Macbeth

  3. King Lear

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear are all examples of tragic heroes from Shakespeare.

How does the tragic hero's impact on society change over time?

  1. The tragic hero's impact on society remains the same over time

  2. The tragic hero's impact on society changes as society's values change

  3. The tragic hero's impact on society changes as new technologies are developed

  4. The tragic hero's impact on society changes as new forms of entertainment emerge

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tragic hero's impact on society changes over time as society's values change.

What is the legacy of the tragic hero in modern popular culture?

  1. The tragic hero is still a popular figure in modern popular culture

  2. The tragic hero is no longer relevant in modern popular culture

  3. The tragic hero has been replaced by the antihero in modern popular culture

  4. The tragic hero has been replaced by the superhero in modern popular culture

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tragic hero is still a popular figure in modern popular culture, appearing in films, television shows, video games, and other forms of media.

How does the tragic hero's impact on society compare to that of other types of heroes, such as the epic hero or the antihero?

  1. The tragic hero's impact on society is more significant than that of other types of heroes

  2. The tragic hero's impact on society is less significant than that of other types of heroes

  3. The tragic hero's impact on society is comparable to that of other types of heroes

  4. The tragic hero's impact on society is unique and cannot be compared to that of other types of heroes

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The tragic hero's impact on society is comparable to that of other types of heroes, such as the epic hero or the antihero.

What are some of the challenges facing the tragic hero in modern society?

  1. The tragic hero is no longer relevant in modern society

  2. The tragic hero is too complex for modern audiences

  3. The tragic hero is too depressing for modern audiences

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tragic hero faces several challenges in modern society, including being seen as irrelevant, too complex, and too depressing for modern audiences.

How can the tragic hero be adapted to modern audiences?

  1. By making the tragic hero more relatable

  2. By making the tragic hero more hopeful

  3. By making the tragic hero more entertaining

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tragic hero can be adapted to modern audiences by making the hero more relatable, hopeful, and entertaining.

What is the future of the tragic hero in modern society?

  1. The tragic hero will continue to be a popular figure in modern society

  2. The tragic hero will become less popular in modern society

  3. The tragic hero will be replaced by other types of heroes in modern society

  4. It is impossible to predict the future of the tragic hero in modern society

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is impossible to predict the future of the tragic hero in modern society.

What are some of the ways in which the tragic hero can inspire us in our own lives?

  1. The tragic hero can teach us about the importance of humility

  2. The tragic hero can teach us about the importance of perseverance

  3. The tragic hero can teach us about the importance of compassion

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tragic hero can inspire us in our own lives by teaching us about the importance of humility, perseverance, and compassion.

How can we apply the lessons we learn from the tragic hero to our own lives?

  1. We can learn to be more humble

  2. We can learn to be more persevering

  3. We can learn to be more compassionate

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

We can apply the lessons we learn from the tragic hero to our own lives by learning to be more humble, persevering, and compassionate.

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