Peripeteia

ENZH

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.