Oedipus Flashcards
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Mimesis
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representation of the real world in art and literature
2
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Peripeteia
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a charge in fortune specifically from good to bad for the hero
3
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Anagnorisis
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the hero gains insight into himself or someone else
4
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Hamartia
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a tragic flaw that leads to downfall of the tragic hero
5
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Hubris
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to be overly prideful of oneself
6
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Nemesis
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implies the concept of just punishment and reward for action
7
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Spectacle
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sections of horror included to arouse pity and happen off stage
8
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What Are Aristotle’s Three Unities?
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Unity of Time (not more than 24 hours) Unity of Space (one set) Unity of Action (no subplots)
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