"A" Greek Philosopher
Ancient Greek philosopher who studied Greek tragedies
Who is ARISTOTLE?
Greek tragedy arouses this in the audience. It rhymes with "disappear".
What is FEAR?
The tragic hero in classical literature is born of this.
What is WEALTH/GREATNESS/NOBILITY?
When the tragic hero recognizes his/her mistake too late is called this word that begins with an "A".
What is ANAGNORISIS?
Aristotle identified the structure of Greek tragedies as this.
What is UNITY?
The ancient Greek philosopher published his findings and called it this.
What is POETICS?
Greek tragedy arouses this in the audience. It rhymes with "charity".
What is PITY?
The tragic hero in modern literature is born of this.
What is ANY SOCIAL STATUS?
Once the mistake is recognized by the tragic hero, s/he attempts to correct the mistake with a course unintended by the tragic hero. This Greek term begins with a "P".
What is PERIPETEIA?
Aristotle identified this number of principles in Greek tragedy.
What is THREE?
The ancient Greek philosopher noticed this in all Greek tragedy.
What is a PATTERN/COMMONALITY?
Another function of Greek theater is to have the audience experience this.
What is CATHARSIS?
The tragic hero usually possesses the flaw of "hubris" which means this.
What is EXTREME PRIDE?
The tragic hero eventually is separated from society and is called this.
What is TRAGIC ISOLATION?
Aristotle stated that Greek tragedy should contain one main plot with no or few subplots. He labeled it this.
What is UNITY OF ACTION?
The ancient Greek philosopher shared his research with these people.
Who are PEOPLE IN ACADEMIA/EDUCATION?
The audience has a sense of this from watching a Greek tragedy.
What is EMOTIONAL RELEASE?
The "hubris" prevents this in the tragic hero.
What is a CLEAR VISION/ABILITY TO MAKE GOOD DECISIONS?
The tragic hero's "last gasp" to correct everything is to do this.
What is COMPELLED TO ACT/TAKE ACTION/DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT?
Aristotle stated that Greek tragedy should take place in one setting. He labeled it this.
What is UNITY OF PLACE?
One of the three Greek playwrights the philosopher studied for his research.
Who is SOPHOCLES/EURIPIDES/AESCHYLUS?
After watching a Greek tragedy, the audience "feels better" because of this.
What is A CLEANSING OF THEIR TROUBLED EMOTIONS?
The character's "hubris" leads to his/her downfall known by this term that begins with an "H".
What is HAMARTIA?
Because it is a tragedy, this happens to the tragic hero.
What is DEATH?
Aristotle stated that Greek tragedy should be few or no breaks in the timeline of the play. He labeled it this.
What is UNITY OF TIME?