Tragedy Conventions Flashcards

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Catharsis

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The use of strong feelings to engage the reader in emotional purification. High stakes and emotionally powerful enough to leave the audience purged of these emotions

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Anagnorisis

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the recognition by the tragic hero of some truth about his or her identity or actions
“O fool, fool, fool!”

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Harmatia

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The lead’s fatal flaw that leaves them vulnerable and decides their fate

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Catastrophe

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The final resolution. Unravels the intrigue and bring the plot to the end

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Features of tragic hero

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Anagonorisis
peripeteia
hubris
hamartia
often cause damage to themselves or a large group of people
usually from high status

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The role of fate

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despite a character’s good actions, fate will still cause them to die - simply because they are doomed so

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Peripeteia

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a reversal of circumstances or a turning point; often paired with a moment anagornisis.

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Example of peripeteia in Othello

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when he finally descends to full madness
“I will tear her all to pieces!”

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What are Othello’s fatal flaws?

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Not being able to find the balance of work and love/personal life
Too trusting/ naive
Too much desire to be loved/accepted - will do anything
Being an outsider

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What is a flaw from Desdemona?

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Being too young and naive
Her loyalty keeps her attached to her killer
To a traditional audience, would be labelled rebellious

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Hubris

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Arrogance/ excessive pride

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Nemesis

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An enemy, often with one’s hubris

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