Which of the following statements most accurately distinguishes a 'tragedy of fate' from a 'tragedy of character'?

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In a tragedy of fate, the hero is destroyed by forces beyond his control, while in a tragedy of character, the downfall stems from the hero's own flaws or choices. The essential distinction is one of agency: in a tragedy of fate (such as Oedipus Rex), the hero is overwhelmed by predetermined external forces or divine will despite his efforts to avoid his doom. In a tragedy of character, as in many Shakespearean plays, the protagonist's own flaws, decisions, an

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A) In a tragedy of fate, the hero's downfall results from his own moral weakness, while in a tragedy of character, external forces are responsible

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B) In a tragedy of fate, the hero is destroyed by forces beyond his control, while in a tragedy of character, the downfall stems from the hero's own flaws or choices

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C) A tragedy of fate involves only royal or noble characters, while a tragedy of character may involve common people

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D) A tragedy of character always ends with the hero's physical death, while a tragedy of fate may end in exile or disgrace

Which of the following statements most accurately distinguishes a 'tragedy of fate' from a 'tragedy of character'?

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