English Language · English Literature

Arrange the following sequential plot events from William Shakespeare's narrative poem 'The Rape of Lucrece' in chronological order: A. Sextus Tarquinius visits Lucrece as a guest after his lust overpowers his sense of honour. B. Lucrece yields to the threat of dishonour or death to avoid the shame of public exposure. C. Lucrece sends for her husband and father in the morning to recount the crime. D. The virtuous protagonist commits suicide by stabbing herself. E. The resulting public outrage leads to an uprising that overthrows the Roman monarchy and establishes the Republic. Choose the correct answer from the options given below: