Terms (Character Development) Flashcards
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Antagonist
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A character who opposes or is hostile towards the protagonist
[ANT- = bad]
2
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Catharsis
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The process of letting go of strong or suppressed emotions
3
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Conscience
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A moral sense of right and wrong that guides a character’s behaviour
4
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Foil
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A character whose qualities are in contrast with another character
5
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Hamartia
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A character’s tragic flaw
6
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Hubris
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An exaggerated self-pride or self-confidence that leads to fatal consequences
7
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Protagonist
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The leading character in the play (e.g. Macbeth)
[PRO- = first, leading]
