Chapter 5 - Aristotles Idea of a Tragic Hero

Question 1

Hamartia​

Answer 1

A tragic flaw that causes the downfall of a hero.

Question 2

Hubris​

Answer 2

excessive pride and disrespect for the natural order of things.

Question 3

Peripeteia​

Answer 3

The reversal of fate that the hero experiences.

Question 4

Anagnorisis ​

Answer 4

A moment in time when a hero makes an important discovery in the story.

Question 5

Nemesis ​

Answer 5

a punishment that the protagonist cannot avoid, usually occurring as a result of his hubris.

Question 6

Catharsis​

Answer 6

Feelings of pity and fear felt by the audience, for the inevitable downfall of the protagonist.