Terms associated with literary tragedy

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Tragedy

A good person makes a flawed decision, s/he suffers.  We feel pity.
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Fate

It has been decided.

The Tragic Hero

Is always a mixture of good and bad.

Tragic Flaw

The Tragic Hero is always partially to blame.
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Hubris

Full of pride: exaggerated abilities.
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Hamartia

The protagonists error that leads to a chain of negative events.
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Anagnorisis

Realization: the web of fate has me!
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Catharsis

Transformation from fear to relief.

Peripeteia

A sudden reversal due to the actions of the protagonist.
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