The Tragic King is a classic play from the 17th century. In the play, the King realizes that his ambition has destroyed his family. He articulates deep regret for his arrogance, as evidenced when he ______
Which choice most effectively utilizes a quotation from The Tragic King to illustrate this claim?
shouts at his enemies, "Come then! I shall fight until the flesh is hacked from my bones!"
whispers to his confidant, "We must bury the past quickly, lest it haunt our future endeavors."
looks at his crown and weeps, "O cursed gold, that blinded my eyes to love and made me a beggar in my own heart!"
declares to the heavens, "I am a man more sinned against than sinning, for the fates have conspired to ruin me."
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. The King needs to express "remorse" for his "arrogance/ambition." By calling the gold "cursed" and admitting it "blinded my eyes to love," he is expressing deep regret for prioritizing power (ambition) over human connection.
Choice A shows defiance and aggression, not remorse. Choice B suggests suppressing the past ("bury the past"), not regretting it. Choice D claims he is a victim ("sinned against"), which is a deflection of blame rather than an admission of regret.