Agnorisis

What is Agnorisis?


1.

The moment of recognition after a tragedy;

Used classically in Greek dramas and made popular in part by Aristotle described as one of many tragic emotions displayed in theatre.

"I think He's dead, you killer him".

"He is Dead".

Example of an agnorisis or moment of recognition.

See greek, drama, aristotle, play, theatre


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