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Cards In This Set
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Peripeteia
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Reversal of fortune
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Strophe
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Chanted as the chorus moves from RIGHT to LEFT across the stage
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Anagnorisis
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Recognition or discovery on the part of the hero; change from ignorance to knowledge
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Antistrophe
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Chanted as the chorus moves from LEFT to RIGHT across the stage
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Nemesis
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Fate that cannot be escaped
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Hamartia
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A tragic flaw, weakness of character or error in judgment which causes the downfall of the hero
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Hubris
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Arrogance or overweening PRIDE which causes the hero's transgression against the gods
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Parados
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The first ode in a Greek tragedy, chanted by the chorus as it enters the orchestra
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Tragic hero
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A high-born character whose downfall is brought about by a weakness or error in judgment
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Choragos
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Leader of the chorus
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Tragedy
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An imitation of a serious action which will arouse pity and fear in the viewer
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Catharsis
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Purgation of emotions of pity and fear which leaves the viewer both relieved and elated
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