Romantics, Gothics and Coriolanus

Question 1

Hamartia

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Peripeteia

Answer 2

A sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances

Question 3

Anagnorisis

Answer 3

A change from ignorance to knowledge, producing love or hate. When a character recognizes the impact of their flaw.

Question 4

Unity of Action

Answer 4

Beginning, middle, end and no irrelevant events or information.

Question 5

Story steps

Answer 5

Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement.

Question 6

Romanticism time

Answer 6

1798-1870

Question 7

Gothics time

Answer 7

1764-Today

Question 8

Romanticism

Answer 8

Initially associated with literature and music, Romanticism was in part a response to the rationality of the Enlightenment, the transformation of everyday life brought about by the Industrial Revolution, and the decline in power of institutions such as the church and the monarchy.

Question 9

catharsis

Answer 9

the moment of pity felt after the downfall of a character.

Question 10

main imageries in play

Answer 10

animal, body and disease imagery.

Question 11

Question raised in act 1

Answer 11

The place of warriors in a society not at war

Question 12

Act 1 short summary

Answer 12

Shows Martius as violent, hunger and obedient to his mother. Establishes governance and famine. Shows relationship between Martius and Aufidius. Reveals Volumnias idea of violence and bravery. Raises question about warriors in society not at war. Shows Martius uncertainty to return to societal Rome.