Character Analysis (VCE SSCE English): Flashcards

Tragic flaw or error

Excessive pride (hubris) and impulsive rashness

Sudden reversal of fortune from good to bad

Moment of recognition when protagonist realizes crucial truth

Oedipus sees but blind to truth; Tiresias blind but sees truth

Blind prophet with divine wisdom, foil to Oedipus

Rapid line-by-line dialogue creating tension

Rationalist dismissal of oracles and divine will

Pragmatic restraint and political wisdom

Pity and fear