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Greek Tragedy Conventions Flashcards

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Meaning of Catastrophe

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the plot ‘turning downwards’ (often in the fourth act after the climax)

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Meaning of Hubris

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arrogance, excessive self pride or self confidence

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Hamartia

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Fatal flaw (flaw of the character causing their downfall)

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Catharsis

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releasing strong or repressed emotions

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Peripeteia

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reversal of fortune (change of direction)

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Anagnorisis

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moment of tragic recognition (where the protagonist realises some important fact or insight about themself

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Aspects of Tragedy (3 decks)

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