peripeteia [noun]

The peripeteia in the novel occurred when the hero discovered he was betrayed by his closest friend.

Oedipus Rex is famous for its peripeteia when Oedipus learns of his true parentage.

The sudden death of the king marked the peripeteia in the play.

The peripeteia of the story happens when the protagonist loses all his wealth overnight.

In many classic tragedies, peripeteia is a key element that leads to the downfall of the main character.

The peripeteia in the movie was when the villain revealed his true identity.

Her life experienced a peripeteia when she unexpectedly inherited a fortune.

The peripeteia was a shock to the audience, completely changing the direction of the plot.

In "Macbeth," the peripeteia occurs when Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost.

The character's peripeteia came when she realized she had been fighting for the wrong cause.

The novel's peripeteia is marked by a plot twist that no one saw coming.

The peripeteia shifted the story from a hopeful journey to a tragic downfall.

The protagonist's discovery of a hidden letter serves as the peripeteia in the story.

The peripeteia was the turning point that led to the hero's redemption.

In "The Great Gatsby," the peripeteia happens when Gatsby's dream is shattered.

The peripeteia transformed the happy ending into a tragic one.

The peripeteia was a moment of realization that changed everything for the characters.

The peripeteia in the drama occurred when the true heir to the throne was revealed.

The story's peripeteia was triggered by a catastrophic event that altered the protagonist's fate.

The unexpected twist at the end of the book served as the peripeteia, leaving readers stunned.