Macbeth terms Flashcards
1
Q
What is pathos?
A
A feeling of emotion and sadness.
2
Q
What is catharsis?
A
An overwhelming feeling of happiness and calm.
3
Q
What is hubris?
A
Excessive pride or self confidence.
4
Q
What is a hamartia?
A
A fatal flaw that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine.
5
Q
What is a tragic hero?
A
A character that starts off good but turns evil due to a hamartia. When they die, the audience has a feeling of catharsis.
