Macbeth Genre Flashcards
1
Q
What genre of play is Macbeth ?
A
A dramatic tragedy
2
Q
How is it a conventional tragedy?
A
Follows the five act structure
3
Q
What is a hamartia?
A
An Ancient Greek term meaning fatal flaw- it can lead to a characters downfall
With Macbeth it’s his vaulting and unwavering ambition
4
Q
What is catharsis ?
A
An Ancient Greek term for purging or cleansing of emotions
Act 5 Macbeths downfall and loss of everything he holds dear causes the audience to pity Macbeth and experience Catharsis
