How does a tragic hero typically respond to moral responsibility?
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Correct answer: By accepting responsibility, often too late
Many tragic heroes ultimately acknowledge their responsibility for the tragedy. This acceptance, though it often arrives too late to change outcomes, contributes to the moral weight of the ending.
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