Tragedy in Literature Cards Flashcards
0
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fate
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events seem predetermined
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chaos
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world in turmoil
2
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tragic hero
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great potential, noble and dignified strives to achieve something tragic flaw
3
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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
8
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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
10
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tone
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serious