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UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 14

Question 14

Drama: General

In Greek tragedy, what is 'hamartia'?

  1. A.A divine prophecy
  2. B.A hero's fatal flaw
  3. C.An emotional cleansing
  4. D.A tragic setting
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Answer: B (A hero's fatal flaw)

Explanation

Hamartia is the hero's flaw or error that leads to his downfall.