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From Source 1 Reading According to Aristotle, the plot of a tragedy should include __ RI. 9.6 An evil person who has a good life because they take advantage of others A person who is neither good nor evil whose life falls apart because of a mistake A good person who is unaware of the suffering of those around them An evil person who has a difficult life because of bad luck
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From the options provided based on Aristotle's views on the plot of a tragedy, the one that aligns with his philosophy is "A person who is neither good nor evil whose life falls apart because of a mistake." Aristotle believed that the protagonist of a tragedy should be a fundamentally good person but flawed in some way that leads to their downfall. This tragic flaw (hamartia) causes the audience to experience pity and fear, leading to catharsis. The other options do not align with Aristotle's concept of tragedy as well as this one.