According to my interpretation, reversal (peripeteia) and recognition (anagnorisis) are related in at least two ways: * Both "turn upon surprises." A reversal is defined as "a transition in which the activity turns around to its opposite." This change's unforeseen character would, by definition, result in a startling development. Similarly, anagnorisis refers to "the discovery of something unexpected." Indeed, both reversal and anagnorisis involve discoveries that surprise their observers. Reversal also shares with recognition the property of causing changes to occur in the lives of our characters. In cases where we have a happy ending, the change will be for the better; if not, then the outcome will be worse. The same can be said for those stories in which the main character learns from his/her mistake; usually, this results in him/her changing direction in some way. Anagnorisis also leads to changes in the lives of our characters. In cases where they learn what is best for them, the outcome will be happier or wiser; if not, then they will make another decision that helps them move forward. Finally, recognition and reversal share a third property: both are moments of hope for some characters who were thought to be doomed. In cases of anagnorisis, characters believe they are lost until they are found.