Macbeth key words (15) Flashcards
Hamartia
a flaw or error in a character that leads to their downfall
irresistible allure
a powerful attraction that is hard to resist
unchecked
uncontrollable
antagonist
someone who goes against the main character
carcass of insanity
a metaphor describing a state of complete madness or mental breakdown
tyrannical
cruel leader
tragic hero
has a downfall due to the consequences of their own actions
motif of sleep
recurring element or theme that symbolises rest
anagnorisis
when the hero has a realisation about their situation
androgynous
both male and female characteristics
peripeteia
change in fortune
duplicitous
deceitful
emasculation
masculinity taken away
femme fatale
dangerous female
hubris
someone with excessive pride over confident
a flaw or error in a character that leads to their downfall
hamartia
a powerful attraction that is hard to resist
irresistible allure
uncontrollable
unchecked
someone who goes against the main character
antagonist
a metaphor describing a state of complete madness or mental breakdown
carcass of insanity
cruel leader
tyrannical
has a downfall due to the consequences of their own actions
tragic hero
recurring element or theme that symbolises rest
motif of sleep
when the hero has a realisation about their situation
anagnorisis
