'Murder in Cathedral' is a/an ___.
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A.
Mock-epic
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B.
Metatheatre
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C.
Absurd play
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D.
Miracle play
Correct Answer:
D. Miracle play
Explanation:
T.S. Eliot's "Murder in the Cathedral" is classified as a Miracle Play, specifically focusing on the life and martyrdom of Archbishop Thomas Becket. These types of dramas typically illustrate divine involvement in the lives of common individuals through the actions of saints. As a modern interpretation of the genre, the play depicts the sacrifice of St. Thomas Becket, making option (d) the accurate choice.
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