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...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 1997 Subject: Literature In English

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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

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The term used to describe the process of purging or cleansing the emotions of pity and fear in the audience or protagonist at the end of a tragedy is called "catharsis." This is a concept developed by the Greek philosopher Aristotle and refers to the idea that experiencing intense emotions through art can be a form of emotional purification or release. In the context of a tragedy, catharsis is achieved when the audience or protagonist is able to achieve a sense of emotional resolution and closure after experiencing the intense emotions that come with witnessing the tragic events of the play.

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