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Choose the correct type of person for the blank in the following.
Many horror and suspense stories such as “The Lottery” use stereotypical _____ instead of complex individuals because readers readily relate to them.
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archetypes
archetypes
foils
foils
stock characters
stock characters
unreliable narrators
unreliable narrators
stock characters
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Identify one of the darker actions examined in a story or drama from this unit. In what piece is the action highlighted? What intentions or emotions prompt the action? How would the story or drama change if the character involved were able to overcome the darker impulse and indulge a higher intention? Explain.
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One of the darker actions examined in a story is the murder of Duncan in William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." The character Macbeth is prompted to commit this heinous act out of ambition and the desire for power. If Macbeth were able to overcome this darker impulse and instead follow a higher intention such as loyalty and righteousness, the story would have taken a completely different turn. Macbeth could have remained loyal to King Duncan and served him faithfully, leading a life free of guilt, regret, and the tragic consequences that ultimately befall him. By choosing a path of virtue over ambition, Macbeth could have avoided the downfall that consumes him in the play.