A Character Trait That Prevents a Human Being from Flourishing

question 14

Multiple Choice

A character trait that prevents a human being from flourishing or become truly happy is called a

• A) fatal attraction.
• B) inverse virtue.
• C) negative virtue.
• D) tragic flaw.
• E) vice.

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Definitions:

Andokides Painter

The Andokides Painter is an anonymous ancient Greek vase painter, active from approximately 530 to 515 BC, closely associated with the invention of the red-figure pottery technique.

Exekias

An ancient Greek potter and painter, renowned for his work in black-figure pottery painting during the 6th century B.C.

Caryatid

A female figure that functions as a supporting column. See also atlantid.

Erechtheion

An ancient Greek temple on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens, notable for its Caryatid Porch with sculpted female figures as architectural supports.