Antigone Terminology
Catharsis and example?
-realising/releasing the relief from repressed emotions
EXAMPLE- When Antigone carries out the burial rites finally
Hamartia and example?
-a fatal flaw leading to downfall
EXAMPLE- Creon's tyranny
Anagnorisis and example?
-realisation of error too late after disaster is oncoming
EXAMPLE- The execution of Antigone from Creon leading to the argument with Haemon
Peripeteia and examples?
-complete reversal of state
EXAMPLE- When Antigone is sentenced to death by Creon
Unities?
Unity of time- play being over 24 hours
Unity of action- play should have one main action that it follows, no subpoint
Unity of place-a play should cover a single physical space, no change of setting
Philos definition and example?
loved, beloved, dear; a dear one; kith and kin; a friend; an object of love; a political ally. EXAMPLE= Antigone burying Polynices in honour.