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JAMB Literature in English 2007 Question 40

Question 40

Drama: General

The moment of recognition of truth when ignorance gives way to knowledge in a character is known as

  1. A.hamartia
  2. B.anagnorisis
  3. C.hubris
  4. D.anamnesis.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (anagnorisis)

Explanation

Anagnorisis is the point where a character discovers the truth, e.g. when Oedipus learns who he really is.