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Tragic Hero · English Literature

Which ethical tension commonly defines the tragic hero?

  1. The pursuit of pleasure against the call of leisure
  2. Private desire versus public duty
  3. Deep respect for tradition versus the embrace of novelty
  4. The impulse to speak against the need for silence
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Correct answer: Private desire versus public duty

Tragic heroes frequently struggle between personal desires and public responsibilities. This fundamental tension between private ambition and duty to others fuels the decisive errors that drive the tragedy.

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