Bathos

My word for the day is "Bathos." Here is the definition:

Description of bathos - American Heritage® Dictionary

NOUN: 1a. An abrupt, unintended transition in style from the exalted to the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect. b. An anticlimax.

This is how the play, Apis, ends. If you see it, you will understand. However, in the case of the play, the transition is intended.