Definitons of theatre language

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Poetic Justice
A literary device in which ltimately is rewarded and viciousness is punished. In modern literature it is often accompanied by an ironic twist of fate related to the character's own action.
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Anti-hero
A central character in a dramatic or narrative work who lacks the qualities of nobility and magnanimity expected of traditional heroes and heroines in romance and epics. Usually an ineffectual failure who succumbs to the pressure of circumstances.
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Villain
The principle evil character in a play. Usually the antagonist as opposed to the hero, though in some cases can be the protagonist.
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Antagonist
Most prominent of the characters who oppose the protagonist in a dramatic or narrative work.
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Pathos
The power of a person, situation, piece of writing, or work of art to cause feelings of sadness, especially because people feel sympathy.
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Catharsis
The purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especiallly through tragedy.
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A central character in a dramatic or narrative work who lacks the qualities of nobility and magnanimity expected of traditional heroes and heroines in romance and epics. Usually an ineffectual failure who succumbs to the pressure of circumstances.

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Anti-hero

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The principle evil character in a play. Usually the antagonist as opposed to the hero, though in some cases can be the protagonist.

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Most prominent of the characters who oppose the protagonist in a dramatic or narrative work.

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The power of a person, situation, piece of writing, or work of art to cause feelings of sadness, especially because people feel sympathy.

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