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English - Macbeth Key Terms
Term | Definition |
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regicide | killing the king |
treason | betraying one's country |
archetype | typical example |
tyrant | a cruel ruler/king |
avenging hero | a hero that gets revenge |
dichotomy | a contrast |
hubris | excessive pride |
Divine Right of Kings | the king is chosen by God |
Great Chain of Being | God puts everyone in order |
protagonist | main character |
antagonist | main enemy of the protagonist |
patriarchy | society where men have the power |
tragic hero | main character who has a tragic downfall |
hamartia | a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero |
emasculation | making a man feel weak by depriving him of his masculinity |
naive | showing lack of experience or wisdom |
prophecy | prediction of future event (foreshadowing) |
ambition | desire for achievement or greatness |