Which of the following represents a clear definition of poetic justice?

a
Playwrights may change historical events to fit the needs of the drama
b
Playwrights are allowed to use whatever kind of verse they prefer
c
The final scene of a tragedy
d
Good is rewarded; evil is punished

1 answer

The correct answer is:

d) Good is rewarded; evil is punished.

Poetic justice refers to a situation in which virtue is ultimately rewarded and vice is punished, often in a particularly fitting or ironic way.