Question

Which statement about the tragic hero is false? A. A tragic hero is of noble, virtuous status. B. A tragic hero has a tragic flaw. C. A tragic hero is relatable to the audience. D. A tragic hero finds redemption by the end of the comedy.

Answer 1

Which statement about the tragic hero is false?

D. A tragic hero finds redemption by the end of the comedy.

A tragic hero is the main protagonist on those tragedies found in Greek literature. Some of the features of this protagonist are that he has a virtuous status, presents a tragic flaw that leads him to his death and is a complex character, easily relatable for the audience.

In tragedies, the tragic hero doesn't find redemption because he is sealed by his fate or death. Comedies rarely present a tragic hero.

Answer 2

The tragic heroes are characters in the literacy works who makes a wrong judgement that inevitably led to his or her own destruction. From the choices, the statement that is not true about the tragic hero is letter "D. a tragic hero finds redemption by the end of the comedy".