Features of a Tragedy Flashcards
1
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Tragic Hero
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A main Character cursed by fate and possessed of a tragic flow(Romeo, and to an extent Juliet)
2
Q
Hamartia
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The fatal character flaw of the tragic hero (his passion and impulsiveness)
3
Q
Catharsis
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The release of the audience’s emotions through empathy with the characters
4
Q
Internal Conflict
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The struggle the hero engages in with his/her fatal flaw.
