AP English Literatur

Correct Option: B) A character who feels invincible due to their wealth and power and disregards warnings

Analysis of the correct option:
Hubris refers to excessive pride, arrogance, or self-confidence, particularly when a character overestimates their power or ability and disregards divine or moral warnings.
In classical tragedy, hubris often leads to a character’s downfall.
An example of this would be in Oedipus Rex, where Oedipus ignores warnings and attempts to defy fate, leading to his tragic end.

Analysis of incorrect options:

A) A character who is excessively loyal to their friends, regardless of the ...