The experience of catharsis is the:

A. arousal of powerful feelings we did not previously possess.

B. purging of powerful emotions that were already present in us.
C. harmful experience of fear and pity.

D. replacement of fear and pity with hope and affection.
E. healthful suppression of fear and pity.


Answer: B

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