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Aristotle's Definition of Tragedy |
- involves someone of higher standing - this protagonist makes an error in judgement - this error results in suffering for the person - this suffering causes pity or fear in the audience |
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Hubris |
Excessive pride |
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Anagnorisis |
Moment of understanding or discovery (sometimes of one's own true nature, or someone else's) |
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Hamartia |
A tragic error, sometimes a simple mistake, but leads to final downfall |
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Peripeteia |
Plot reversal; the protagonist is put into a position of vulnerability or bad fortune |
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Catharsis |
Audience experiences great pity and fear, but then pleasurable relief when it is done |
