What does 'Anagnorisis' refer to in the context of the play 'Everyman'?
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Correct answer: The protagonist's sudden awareness of his mortality and soul's state
Anagnorisis is the moment of 'recognition.' In 'Everyman,' this occurs when Death visits the protagonist, forcing him to realize that his worldly life is over and he must provide a reckoning of his deeds.
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