Greek Terminology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Agon | A formal debate which takes place between the chief characters in a Greek play, protagonist and antagonist, usually with the chorus acting as a judge |
| Anagnorisis | The hero REALIZES his own flaw or error that has caused his reversal. This recognition always occurs too late for the hero to prevent or escape his reversal. |
| Catharsis | Purging of emotions, a purification that brings about spiritual a renewal or release from tension. The emotional cleansing initiated by the tragic experience; for the character is its the recognition and acceptance of their error, for the audience, it is the sum total of the pity and fear created by the play. |
| Chorus | 12 pr 15 actors that represent the general public. They speak/sing in unison and comment on the action of the characters. |
| Hamartia | In spite of his good intentions, the hero makes a tragic error which causes his reversal. This error usually stems from a character flaw, often a character's hubris or ego. |
| Hubris | Exaggerated self-confidence, ego |
| Ode | Chorus's song sung by the chorus between episodes, made of strophes and antistrophes |
| Peripetia | Due to his tragic error, the hero suffers a down fall from his happy, envied position to suffering and misery. A reversal of fortune |
| Protagonist | Lit, "the first debater," but the term applies to the central character of a drama |
| Stichomythia | when single lines of verse are spoken by alternate speakers, usually in the form of a verbal fencing match, indicating emotional intensity |
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