Antigone Flashcards
(28 cards)
Morality
principles concerning the distinction between rights and wrong or good and bad behevior
Honor
high respect ; great esteem
Hubris
excessive pride toward or difiance of the gods ; leading to nemesis
Catharsis
process of releasing, and therby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions
Tragedy
a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning downfall of main character
Irony
state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often asuming as a result
Dramatic irony
plot device often used in theater, fil, and tv ; expressed through words structure
Symbolism
use of images and symbols to represent emotion or ideas
Tragic Flaw
fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a hero but in a less technical term
Anagnorisis
point in play where principal character discovers another character’s true identiy
Hamartia
leading to downfall of hero ending in tragedy
Ode
poem that is meant to be sung, usually addressing a certain subject
Exodus
large number of people emigrating ; literally known as road out
Nemesis
long-standing rival
Motif
decorative design or pattern
Fate
development of events beyond a person’s control
Civil Disobedience
form of political protest where people intentionally break the law to express their discontent with the government, media, and public
Divine Law
law that is thought to come from a higher source, such as will of a god or gods
In Medias Res
middle of a narrative ; without preamble
Dialogue
conversation between 2+ people as a feature of a book, play, and movie
Impassive
not feeling or shown emotion
Contempt
feeling of intense dislike, and lack of respect for someone
Reverence
deep respect for someone or something
Perverse
showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable
