KEY VOCAB

Othello key words

tragic genre: when a protag with high rep has a downfall which evokes pity from audience. the protag is known as tragic hero

hamarta: tragic hero's fatal flaw

anagnorsis: when the tragic hero discovers their true nature and regocnises other characters true identity

peripeteia: reverse of circumstances

catharsis: release of audience's emotions though empathy

pathos: feeling pity/sympathy for a character

machiavellain: a character that manipulates others…