JAMB Literature in English 2009 Question 38

Question 38

Drama: General

The pride that contributes to the fall of a tragic character in a play is known as

  1. A.harmatia
  2. B.catharsis
  3. C.hubris
  4. D.epistasis.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (hubris)

Explanation

Hubris is the excessive pride that brings about the hero's downfall.