Peripeteia
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What Does Peripeteia Mean?
- 波折
- 反转
- 命运转折
Peripeteia Pronunciation
/ˌpɛrɪpəˈteɪə/
Peripeteia Definition
noun
Definition
a sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances, especially in reference to the protagonist in a literary work.
In ZH
命运的突然逆转，特别是在文学作品中与主角相关。
How to Use Peripeteia in a Sentence
- In the play, the hero's peripeteia leads to his downfall.
- The peripeteia in the story shocked the audience.
- Her unexpected decision was the peripeteia that changed everything.
- The peripeteia marked a turning point in the narrative.
- In classical tragedy, peripeteia often accompanies anagnorisis.