This question is based on General Literary Principles. When a protagonist is purged of the...

LITERATURE
JAMB 1997

This question is based on General Literary Principles.

When a protagonist is purged of the dominant emotions of pity and fear at the end of a tragedy, it is called

  • A. catharsis
  • B. dementia
  • C. purgation
  • D. redemption

Correct Answer: A. catharsis



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