Macbeth tragic terms

Question 1

what is the meaning of hamartia

Answer 1

a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

Question 2

what is the meaning of tragic hero

Answer 2

a character in a tragedy who has virtuous and sympathetic traits but ultimately meets with suffering or defeat

Question 3

what is the meaning of hubris

Answer 3

excessive pride of self confidence

Question 4

what is the meaning of peripetia

Answer 4

a sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances, especially in reference to fictional narrative

Question 5

what is the meaning of anagnorisis

Answer 5

a moment in a play when a character makes a critical discovery or realisation

Question 6

what is the meaning of stichomythia

Answer 6

characters having short/ quick and sharp dialogue

Question 7

what is the meaning of catharsis

Answer 7

when the audience gets the chance to experience and then let go of their negative emotions when a tragedy comes to fruition.