Oedipus the King Vocab

3. Hero A noble character whose downfall results from a fatal flaw and circumstances beyond their control.
8. The principle of moral fairness, often explored through punishment and accountability.
10. An appeal to emotion designed to evoke pity, sympathy, or sorrow from the audience.
12. The fatal flaw or error in judgement that contributes to a tragic hero's downfall.
16. The obligation to accept the consequences of one's actions.
17. A motif representing truth, knowledge, and self-awareness.
19. The methods a writer uses to develop and reveal a character's personality, motivations, and values.
21. A person or place through which divine messages and prophecies are delivered.
23. Physical or emotional pain that often leads to growth or understanding.
24. The act of making amends or atoning for wrongdoing through suffering or punishment.
27. A moment of recognition or discovery in which a character gains crucial knowledge.

1. Human flourishing or living a fulfilled and virtuous life according to Greek philosophy.
2. Hints or clues that suggest future events in the narrative.
4. The emotional release experienced by the audience through feelings of pity and fear.
5. Excessive pride or arrogance that challenges the gods and often leads to a character's downfall.
6. Irony When the audience knows information that the characters do not.
7. An appeal based on logic, evidence, and reason.
9. An appeal based on credibility, authority, or moral character.
11. A sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances.
13. The abuse of power by a ruler who governs unjustly or oppressively.
14. A Greek concept meaning moderation, self-control, and wisdom; a virtue often lacking in tragic heroes.
15. The predetermined course of events believed to be controlled by divine forces.
18. A state of harmony and moderation. In *Oedipus the King*, balance is disrupted when pride and excessive confidence override wisdom.
20. A prediction of future events, often delivered by a god or oracle.
22. A central motif representing ignorance, denial, or lack of understanding.
25. A group of performers who comment on the action and provide moral or thematic insight.
26. A dramatic form in which a protagonist experiences suffering and downfall, often leading to insight or revelation.