key terms Flashcards
1
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anagnorisis
A
point at which the protagonist realises what they have done wrong- gains a new insight at truth
2
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hamartia
A
error of judgement committed by tragic protagonist/ fatal flaw leading to their downfall
3
Q
hubris
A
excessive pride/ self confidence leading to hamartia
4
Q
perepeteia
A
reversal of fortune for tragic protagonist
5
Q
megalopsychia
A
greatness of soil that the tragic protagonist possesses
6
Q
catharsis
A
process of realising and providing relief from strong emotions
7
Q
pathos
A
evokes emotion
8
Q
machiavel
A
character who is prepared to behave in an immoral way in order to achieve what they want
9
Q
malcontent
A
character who is dissatisfied because of unfair treatment often as a result of a decision made by protagonist
10
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chorus
A
group that comments on actions from outside the play
