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What is a Greek word for A play in which the main character suffers?
The Greek word for a play in which the main character suffers is "tragedy" which comes from the Greek word "tragōidía". In Greek drama, tragedies typically focus on the downfall and suffering of the protagonist due to their tragic flaw or fate.
What do you call the main character in a play who suffers?
antagonist
A play in which the main character suffers a down fall?
Hamlet.
What is play in which a main character suffers a major downfall or death because of a character flaw?
Othello by William Shakespeare. Because the antagonist Iago is mad against Cassio he creates a web of lies that causes Othello to feel jealousy for the first time and suffer as he watches his wife Desdemona with thoughts of her being unfaithful and too friendly with Cassio.
Why is Oedipus a tradgedy?
Oedipus Rex is a tragedy because The main character (Oedipus) suffers a major loss of some sort that tears his/her life apart. The play can be called a Greek tragedy because hubris (pride or arrogance) is a main theme. The fact that the belief in gods and fate are very prevalent also make Oedipus Rex a Greek tragedy.
Greek word meaning A play in which the main character suffers?
The Greek word for the word agony is αγωνία/ ΑΓΩΝΙΑ and the meaning is exactly the same. This is the root-word of the English word "agony". Actually it is like this: The Greek word αγωνία/ ΑΓΩΝΙΑ actually stands for: suspense. The English word agony is the equivalent of the Greek words: πόνος/ ΠΟΝΟΣ (pain), δυστυχία/ ΔΥΣΤΥΧΙΑ (distress), βάσανο/ ΒΑΣΑΝΟ - in its plural: ΒΑΣΑΝΑ (torments).
What would Greek performers perform in Greek theatres?
Greek performers would perform plays called tragedy's which is a play where the main character is in a bad situation or has a problem.
Who is the main character in Macbeth?
The main character in the play "Macbeth" is of course Macbeth
Who is the main character in 15 reasons not to be in a play?
it is ensemble play but jake is the main charater
Type of play in which a noble hero suffers?
The type of play in which a noble hero suffers is called a tragedy. The suffering and downfall of the tragic hero is the basis of the play.
What famous literary character wears a crown and suffers krypnosis?
Macbeth, a character from William Shakespeare's play of the same name, famously wears a crown and suffers from hallucinations and guilt-induced sleepwalking after committing regicide. However, krypnosis is not a known term and may be a misspelling or misinterpretation of "hypnosis."
Who was the main character in a pound of flesh by shakespeare?
Actually, there is no play by Shakespeare called "A Pound of Flesh". The phrase is an important phrase in Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice. Originally the main characters in this play were Bassanio and Portia, but as time went on, more and more big name actors wanted to play the main character in the subplot, Shylock, to the extent that Shylock is now considered to be the main character (along with Portia). The "Merchant of Venice" himself, a character called Antonio, is not the main character of the play.
