Classical Greek Tragedy Conventions (Terminology)

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1. Anagnorisis

  • Tragic flaw or mistake, leads to protagonist's downfall
  • Recognition of flaw - a change from ignorance to enlightenment
  • Purging of the emotions of the audience
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2. Hamartia

  • Tragic flaw or mistake, leads to protagonist's downfall
  • Excessive pride of self-confidence
  • Purging of the emotions of the audience

3. Catharsis

  • Purging of the emotions of the audience
  • Recognition of flaw - a change from ignorance to enlightenment
  • Excessive pride or self-confidence

4. Fall from grace

  • Excessive pride or self-confidence
  • Loss of status, respect or prestige
  • Tragic flaw or mistake, leads to protagonist's downfall

5. Hubris

  • Recognition of flaw or mistake
  • Excessive pride or self-confidence
  • Tragic flaw or mistake, leads to protagonist's downfall

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