-realising/releasing the relief from repressed emotions
EXAMPLE- When Antigone carries out the burial rites finally
-a fatal flaw leading to downfall
EXAMPLE- Creon's tyranny
-realisation of error too late after disaster is oncoming
EXAMPLE- The execution of Antigone from Creon leading to the argument with Haemon
-complete reversal of state
EXAMPLE- When Antigone is sentenced to death by Creon
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