Anagnorisis, according to Aristotle's Poetics, is the critical point in a tragedy where a character transitions from ignorance to knowledge, typically concerning their own fatal error.
Anagnorisis, as defined by Aristotle in his Poetics, is the moment in tragedy when a character discovers a truth, often related to their tragic flaw.
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| Back | Aristotle in his poetics the moment in tragedy when a character moves from ignorance to knowledge, particularly knowledge of his or her tragic fault related loosely to dénouement |
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