Which of the following statements offers the best characterization of a Greek tragedy ?

A. In a Greek tragedy, characters undergo reversals of fortune, usually for the worse.

B. In a Greek tragedy, evil people are vanquished by the forces of good.

C. In a Greek tragedy, the tragic hero dies at the end of the play.

D. In a Greek tragedy, the hero suffers but always survives at the end of the play.

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