Question

which of the following best matches aristotles description of a tragic hero?
oa daedalus, who carefully plans and follows instructions
ob king minos, who rules with authority and enforces laws
oc the people of crete, who observe events and respond to circumstances
od icarus, who acts impulsively and ignores guidance
oe apollo, who exerts influence and oversees human actions

Explanation:

Aristotle's tragic hero has a tragic flaw (hamartia) that leads to their down - fall. Icarus's impulsiveness and ignoring of guidance is a tragic flaw. Daedalus is not a tragic hero as described; King Minos is a ruler, not a typical tragic hero; the people of Crete are not a single tragic hero; Apollo is a god, not a tragic hero in the human - centered sense of Aristotle's definition.

Answer:

D. Icarus, who acts impulsively and ignores guidance