Oedipus the king terminology

Question 1

dramatic irony

Answer 1

Dramatic irony is a situation in which the characters on stage do not know something which the audience does know.

Question 2

Anagnorisis

Answer 2

Often the protagonists in tragedy undergo a process of recognition, in which they see their own nature, and destiny, more clearly than before.

Question 3

hubris

Answer 3

a character believing their above the gods or doubting gods knowledge

Question 4

Choragos

Answer 4

he sponsor or financial backer of a classical Greek dramatic production. Often the charagos was honored by serves as the leader of the chorus

Question 5

Chorus

Answer 5

common voice of people; a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action.

Question 6

Catharsis

Answer 6

The emotional release or purification experienced by the audience at the end of a tragedy.

Question 7

Tragic hero

Answer 7

The protagonist of a tragedy who is of noble birth and possesses a tragic flaw, leading to their downfall.

Question 8

tragic flaw

Answer 8

A tragic flaw is an attribute of a character that ultimately leads to their demise