Tragedy in Literature Cards Flashcards

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fate

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events seem predetermined

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chaos

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world in turmoil

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tragic hero

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great potential, noble and dignified strives to achieve something tragic flaw

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tragic flaw

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weaakness, excessive trait

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irreversible decision

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turning point

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epiphany

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too late newly gained self knowledge/wisdom

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catastrophe

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death or defeat

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redemption

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order is returned

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theme

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audience gains new insight

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dramatic irony

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audience knows what characters do not

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tone

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serious

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