Sunday, December 7, 2014

week10

Tragic flaw (hamartia): A tragic flaw is a literary term that refers to a personality trait of a main character that leads to his or her downfall.
Tragic hero: A tragic hero is the protagonist of a tragedy.
Catharsis: Catharsis is the purification and purgation of emotions—especially pity and fear—through art or any extreme change in emotion that results in renewal and restoration.

Hubris: Hubris means extreme pride or self-confidence. When it offends the Gods of ancient Greece, it is usually punished.


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