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Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar vocabulary and literary terms Act V
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tragedy | a dramatic form where the main character is involved in a struggle of great significance that ends in disaster. This main character is a noble person of high rank whose ruin is caused by a tragic flaw or weakness |
| tragic flaw | a weakness such as excessive ambition, pride, jealousy, or some other common human frailty. The flaw leads to the character's downfall. |
| catharsis | The process of exhausting emotions for the tragic main character, leaving the audience with greater insight and understanding of life |
| Epicurus | a Greek philosopher who tried to find freedom from physical pain and emotional disturbance |
| ensign | old word for a standard bearer; one who carries a flag |
| envy | feeling of desire for another's possessions or qualities, and jealousy at not having them |