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Drama-Tragedy Terms

Drama Tragedy Terms
Denoumont The final Unraveling of the plot in drama
Tragic Hero A person who is neither thoroughly good nor thoroughly evil, but is better than most
Tragedy A term broadly applied to literary, and especially drmatic representations if serious actions which turn ou disastrously for the chief character
Catharsis A "purgation of pity and fear"; realates to audience reaction
Hamartia The "great error or fraility", the tragic flaw
Hubris Overwhelming pride
Climax Turning point in the action
Tragic Flaw Hamartia
Aside A brief remark made by a character and intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters
Comic Relief A Humorous scene or speech in a serious drama
Foreshadowing A hint of what is to come
Paradox A statement which seems to be contridictory but at the smae time profoundly logical
Soliloquy A speech given by a character alone on the stage
Foil A character that serves as a contrast to another
Dramatic Personae The cast of characters in a play
Tour de Force A feat of strength or virtuosity
Hero The principal male character in a dramatic work
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