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GATE 2023 XH2 (English) – Question 37

Literary Forms, Genres, and Modes of Expression · Literary Genres and Subgenres: History, evolution and importance of categorisation · 1 mark · Multiple choice

What was Aristotle’s definition of hubris?

  1. Tragic flaw in a character
  2. A false sense of pride which eventually causes the character’s downfall
  3. An ability to imagine the future
  4. A humble, ascetic quality

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Correct answer: (B) A false sense of pride which eventually causes the character’s downfall

Explanation

Hubris is excessive pride that leads to a character's downfall. The tragic flaw is hamartia, which is a different term.