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Q: Some statements have been given here for tragedy. Find out correct statements. 1. It is representation of serious actions leading a joyous conclusion for tragic hero. 2. The tragic hero will evoke both our pity and terror. 3. The hamartia becomes the reasons of his demise. 4. The anagnorisis in tragedy is reversal in his fortune from happiness to disaster.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 1 and 4
  • C. 2 and 3
  • D. 3 and 4
Correct Answer: Option C - For tragedy, the correct statements are- 'The tragic hero will evoke both our pity and terror and The hamartia becomes the reason of his demise'. "Tragedy," says Aristotle, "is an imitation [mimesis] of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude... through pity and fear effecting the proper purgation of these emotions".
C. For tragedy, the correct statements are- 'The tragic hero will evoke both our pity and terror and The hamartia becomes the reason of his demise'. "Tragedy," says Aristotle, "is an imitation [mimesis] of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude... through pity and fear effecting the proper purgation of these emotions".

Explanations:

For tragedy, the correct statements are- 'The tragic hero will evoke both our pity and terror and The hamartia becomes the reason of his demise'. "Tragedy," says Aristotle, "is an imitation [mimesis] of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude... through pity and fear effecting the proper purgation of these emotions".