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tragedy stuff
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English
10th Grade
05/14/2006

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tragedy
Definition
an imitation of a serious action taht will arouse pity and fear in the reader
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tragic hero
Definition
a character usually of high birth, neither totally good or bad, whose downfall is brought about by some weakness or error in judgement
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haramartia
Definition
a tragic flaw, weakness of character or error in judgement which causes a downfall of a hero
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hubris
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arrogance or overwhelming pride which causes the hero's transgression against the gods
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anagorisis
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recognition or discovery on the part of the hero, change from ignorance to knowledge
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peripeia
Definition
reveral of fortune
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nemesis
Definition
fate that cannot be escaped
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catharsis
Definition
purgation of emotions of pity and fear which leave the viewer both relieved and elated
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qualities of a tragic hero
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belief in own freedom, supreme pride, a capacity for suffering, a sense of committment, vigorous protest, transfiguration and impact
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suit
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petition
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spurn
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to scorn or to kick disdainfully, to disapprove
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repealing
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to revoke, driveback
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confounded
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confused
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malice
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to do harm to someone
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oration
Definition
an oral formal speech
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discourse
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dialogue
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vile
Definition
disgusting, repugnant
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petition
Definition
written formal request
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plebians
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commoner in rome
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