tragedy terminology - english literature 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LiteratureA Streetcare Named DesireOthelloA2/A-levelAQA Created by: maggiejuneCreated on: 27-05-18 13:56 define peripeteia a reversal of fortune, brought about by a characters error in judgment 1 of 6 define hubris excessive pride, often resulting in a characters downfall 2 of 6 define hamartia a fatal flaw - responsible for downfall 3 of 6 define catharsis the releasing of a suppressed emotion 4 of 6 define tragic hero/heroine a protagonist with a fatal flaw who is generally doomed from the start 5 of 6 define pathos powerful emotions of pity and fear are aroused in the audience, usually due to the tragic hero/heroine 6 of 6
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