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Set 4: Cross-Text Connections

Explanation

Answer: A

PASSAGE

Text 1 Tragedy evokes pity and fear. The audience watches a noble hero fall due to a tragic flaw, creating a catharsis, or emotional purging. Text 2 Brechtian theatre rejects catharsis. It uses 'alienation effects' to prevent the audience from emotionally connecting. The goal is to keep them rational and critical, so they leave the theater ready to change the world, not just feeling better.

How does the goal of Brechtian theatre differ from traditional tragedy?

A. It prioritizes intellectual engagement and social action over emotional release.✓ Correct
B. It wants the audience to cry.
C. It has no heroes.
D. It is a comedy.

Detailed Explanation

Text 1: Catharsis/Emotional purging. Text 2: Reject catharsis/Rational/Critical/Change world. Difference: Emotional vs Intellectual/Action.

Key Evidence:

• "emotional purging"

• "keep them rational"

• "ready to change the world"

Why others are wrong: B (Prevents connection.), C (Technique focus.), D (Political theatre.).

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