In his treatise on dramatic theory titled ‘Poetics’, Aristotle defines tragic heroes as characters who have heroic traits that earn them the sympathy of the audience, but also have flaws or make mistakes that ultimately lead to their own downfall. Identify the term used by him to define the ‘tragic flaw’ that leads to the hero's downfall.
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A.
Mimesis
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B.
Catharsis
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C.
Peripeteia
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D.
Hamartia
Correct Answer:
D. Hamartia
Explanation:
Hamartia describes a tragic flaw or mistake that causes a character's downfall. It's not just a minor weakness, but a critical error that leads to the hero's ruin. Therefore, option (d) is correct.
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