English Antigone Flashcards
1
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Tragedy
A
Imitation of a serious action which will arouse pity and fear in the viewer
2
Q
Tragic character
A
Character of high birth, neither good or bad, downfall is brought by error or weakness in judgement
3
Q
Hamartia
A
The tragic flaw or weakness of character that brings about the downfall of the character
4
Q
Hubris
A
Arrogance or excessive pride which causes the hero’s transgression against the gods
5
Q
Anagnoriseis
A
Recognition or discovery on the part of the hero, change from ignorance to knowledge
6
Q
Peripeteia
A
Reversal of fortune that the tragic character experiences
7
Q
Nemesis
A
Fate that cannot he escaped
8
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Catharsis
A
Purgation of emotions of pity and fear, leaves viewers relieved and elated
