| A | B |
|---|
| tragedy | an imitation of a serious actionwhich will arouse pity and fear in the viewer |
| tragic hero | a character, usually of high birth, not totally good or evil, whos downfall is brought about by some weakness or error in judgement |
| hamartia | a tragic flaw which causes the downfall of a hero |
| hubris | arrogance or overwhelming pride which causes the heros which causes the heros transgression against the gods, usually the tragic flaw |
| peripetia | reversal of fortune |
| nemesis | fate that cannot be escaped |
| catharsis | purgation of emotions of pity and fear which leaves the viewer bothh releived and elated |
| skene | 2 story hihgh backdrop |
| orchestra | had choru of 15 was dug in circle in the center |
| alter | wrship was very important to the greeks, theater used for worhship |
| theatron | where everyone sat |
| charons steps | porholes or trapdoors actors entered throug |
| parades | the way the choir walked in |
