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Anagnorisis

Description:

Anagnorisis is a literary term used to describe the moment of recognition or discovery by a character in a play or novel. It refers to a sudden realization, usually about one's own identity or a significant truth, that brings about a crucial change in the storyline.

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Her anagnorisis, when she finally understood her true heritage, propelled the protagonist towards a path of revenge and redemption.

Shakespeare's play, "Othello", contains a powerful anagnorisis scene where Othello discovers the truth about Desdemona.

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