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Dramatic tragedy |
Type of drama or literature that shows the downfall or destruction of a noble or outstanding person, traditionally one who possesses character weakness (tragic flaw) |
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Tragic hero |
A literary character who, through choice or circumstance, is caught up in a sequence of events that inevitably results in disaster |
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Hubris |
Excessive pride or arrogance |
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Disquiets |
Disturbs |
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Compliance |
A giving in to a request |
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Dispatch |
Kill |
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Blight |
Destructive disease |
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Rogue |
An unprincipled person; scoundrel |
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Foreboding |
A premonition; giving a warning or hint of |
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Despotic |
Absolute; unlimited; tyrannical |
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Insolence |
Arrogance; bold disrespectfulness |
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Rankled |
Caused to have long-lasting anger |
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Lineage |
Ancestry |
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Gratify |
To please |
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Dirge |
Funeral song |
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Reverence |
Attitude of respect |
