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JAMB Literature in English 2000 Question 32

Question 32

Drama: General

The term for the moral flaw or weakness that leads to the downfall of a major character in drama is

  1. A.chaos
  2. B.hamartia
  3. C.denouement
  4. D.reversal
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Answer: B (hamartia)

Explanation

Hamartia is Aristotle's word for the tragic flaw or error that brings about the hero's fall.