Mac Beth Describing character development/change

Question 1

Anagnorisis

Answer 1

A moment in a play when a character makes a critical discovery, such as the tragic hero’s sudden awareness of a real situation usually as a result of their downfall.

Question 2

Antagonist

Answer 2

A character who actively opposes or is hostile to another character, particularly
the protagonist.

Question 3

Catharsis

Answer 3

The process of letting go of or providing liberation from, strong or suppressed emotions.

Question 4

Conscience

Answer 4

A moral sense of right and wrong that guides a character’s behaviour

Question 5

Foil

Answer 5

A character with qualities that are in contrast with another character. (For example, Rosaline and Juliet, or Macbeth and Banquo

Question 6

Hamartia

Answer 6

A character’s tragic flaw

Question 7

Hubris

Answer 7

An exaggerated self-pride or self-confidence which often leads to a fatal retaliation.

Question 8

Peripeteia

Answer 8

A sudden turn of events or an unexpected reversal

Question 9

Protagonist

Answer 9

The leading character in the play

Question 10

Tragic hero

Answer 10

A character who is usually depicted as perfect and honourable yet has one ‘fatal flaw’ or hamartia