Anagnorisis /a-ˌnag-ˈnȯr-ə-səs/. Anagnorisis Definition: The recognition or discovery by the protagonist of the identity of some character or the nature.

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Anagnorisis /a-ˌnag-ˈnȯr-ə-səs/

Anagnorisis Definition: The recognition or discovery by the protagonist of the identity of some character or the nature of his own predicament, which leads to the resolution of the plot.

Anagnorisis Example: Arthur, thinking he’s just a lowly squire, has no idea he’s the rightful heir to the throne until he pulls the sword from the stone.

Other Examples of Anagnorisis The Empire Strikes Back – The revelation that Darth Vader is the father of Luke Skywalker The Last Book of the Harry Potter Series – After viewing the memories of Professor Snape Harry realizes he is a hoar crux and needs to die in order to kill Voldemart

Anagnorisis Homework Find one example of anagnorisis in literature

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