Tradgey Elements Flashcards

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Peripeteia

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Reversal, occasional situation seems to be done, developing in One Direction, and suddenly reverses to another

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Anagorisis

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You change from ignorance to awareness of a bond of love or hate

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Pathos

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Suffering, destructive or painful act

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Tragic hero

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The protagonist, who is usually a noble or heroic figure with a tragic flaw that leads to his downfall

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Hamartia

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The fatal flaw/mistake

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Catharsis

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Making the audience feel pity for someone and then eradicating the pity

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Chorus

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A group of people that are not a part of the action, but comment, critique, summarize on it

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