A sudden reversal of fortune or change in circumstances, especially in a drama; the turning point of a story.
From Greek 'peripeteia' (sudden change), from 'peri-' (around) + 'piptein' (to fall). Aristotle paired it with anagnorisis as the twin engines of great tragedy.
When everything FLIPS! The hero was winning, now they're losing. The villain seemed defeated, now they're back! Aristotle said great stories NEED this reversal. It's the rug being pulled out from under the whole plot! 🔄😲
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