Starter quiz
- What is not a characteristic of a typical tragedy?
- a tragic hero who experiences a downfall
- a marriage ✓
- catharsis for the audience
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- What is the definition of 'hamartia'?
- excessive pride
- taking fate into one's own hands
- a fatal flaw or error in one's character ✓
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- What is the definition of 'hubris'?
- excessive jealousy
- excessive pride ✓
- excessive greed
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- In Shakespeare's 'Othello', what may Othello's hamartia be? Choose two that may apply.
- his love for Desdemona
- his greed for money
- his naïve trust of Iago ✓
- his jealousy ✓
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- In 'Othello', what moment do we see Othello's stubborness?
- when he fires Cassio
- when he refuses to listen to Desdemona about her fidelity ✓
- when he kills himself
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- How is Othello revealed to be noble at the beginning of the play 'Othello'?
- he defends himself eloquently and respectfully ✓
- he speaks in blank verse ✓
- he elopes with Desdemona
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