Which of the following characters is the best example of a tragic hero?
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An ambitious prince is unable to save himself or his family after realizing too late how much his desire for power has cost him.
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A vain king who values appearance over truth loses his throne and eventually his life after he tries to test the population's loyalty to him.
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Which situation is the best example of a hero's inner conflict?
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A king struggles with his own ambition as he decides whether to keep killing his opponents in order to gain more power.
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A queen struggles to decide whether to trust her husband or her father.
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Why has the physical description of the hero changed throughout the years?
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To reflect how a specific time and culture view heroism
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Which character is the best example of a tragic hero?
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A rich businessman loses everything when his ambition causes him to make foolish choices.
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What is the best example of a tragic flaw?
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Macbeth's desire for power
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What common character trait do tragic heroes share?
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They have a flaw that will ultimately lead to their undoing.
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Which element of a tragic hero does Macbeth possess?
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He has a tragic flaw that leads to his downfall.
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Which plot description is the best example of a tragedy?
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An arrogant businessman loses his money and his freedom when he is sent to jail after his auto company fails to do proper safety inspections
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Which situation is the best example of dramatic irony?
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The reader knows that a teacher's new student is actually his long-lost sister, but the teacher is unaware of this until the end of the story.
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Which event is an example of irony in Macbeth?
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Macbeth has been crowned king a glorious position but he feels empty and worthless because of his actions.
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