Which two statements most accurately describe a tragic drama?
based on the downfall of the main character
based on mistaken identities that cause a lot of confusion
centered on the theme of marriage with intertwining plots
centered on a major flaw in the main character's personality
based on the dramatization of significant historical events

A. based on the downfall of the main character

D. centered on a significant flaw in the main character's personality

Explanation:

The above features are symbols of the Greek tragedy, which means a mistaken style that causes a commotion. However, it must not be tragic, but it is a 'theme' that usually of\occurs in comedy and marriage, and it is generally associated with circumstances that are not tragic. The story of historical figures and events can be dramatic; however, most of them are unpleasant and result in an unhappy ending. Such events, therefore, cannot be called tragic unless they are highlighted in the subject character.

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)