Quiz 2 Flashcards

(8 cards)

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Aristotle’s list of what a tragedy should do

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  1. Imitation of real life
  2. Language should be poetic or elevated
  3. Identify with the central character
  4. Length—> single seating
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What does the turning point do?

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The protagonist:

  1. Makes a discovery
  2. His fortune changes
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3
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What does Aristotle say a protagonist should be

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The protagonist should be good but not perfect

And of high social station so people look up to them

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4
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What is Shakespeare’s rule with acts

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5 acts with the third act being most important

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5
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The prophecy in the first chapter

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Macbeth will be thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and King.

Banquos children will be king

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What does Macbeth discover after he Murders Duncan?

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Hey realized he has a conscious

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What is the turning point?

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When Macbeth plans and has Banquo murdered

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The second prophecy is

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Beware of Macduff

Macbeth with not be harmed

And then there are 8 Kings Banquo as the last with a mirror

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