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The tragic character is the person whose experiences arouse pity and

Literature in English
JAMB 2023

The tragic character is the person whose experiences arouse pity and

  • A. sympathy
  • B. terror
  • C. horror
  • D. frustration
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

In literature, a tragic character is one that experiences a downfall due to their own flaw or mistake. The downfall of this character arouses feelings of pity and fear (or terror) in the audience. This is a concept known as 'catharsis', a term used by Aristotle in his work 'Poetics', to describe the feelings of pity and fear that the audience feels for the tragic hero.

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