Definitions

1. noun

In the 17th-century concept of drama, a turning point in a plot that is both tragic and cathartic, often involving the downfall of the protagonist.

“In the play, the catastasis was reached when the king’s tragic flaws led to his downfall, allowing the audience to experience a sense of catharsis.”

2. noun

A turning point or crisis in a situation that is both dramatic and emotionally intense.

“The doctor’s diagnosis was the catastasis that changed the patient’s life forever, forcing them to confront their mortality.”