8 Terms Terms Tragedy - an imitation of a serious action which will arouse pity and fear in the viewer - Literal - goat song Hamartia - a tragic flaw , weakness of character or error in judgement, which causes the downfall of the hero Anagnorisis - recognition or discovery on the part of the hero: change from ignorance to knowledge Catharsis - emotion of pity and fear which leaves the viewer both relieved and elated Hypocrite - actor who deceived an audience Parodox - statement that doesn’t make sense Catalyst - character whose actions complicate the story or make possible the tragic ending Summary of Oedipus Rex