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What is meant by ‘Peripeteia’ in Aristotle’s theory?

AFinal act of revenge

BSudden realization of love

CReversal of fortune

DA speech to the audience

Answer:

C. Reversal of fortune

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Peripeteia refers to the sudden reversal of the protagonist’s situation, usually from good to bad, a hallmark of effective tragedy.


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