Tragedy:
- a story (usually a play) dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, esp. one concerning the downfall of the main character.
Elements of Tragedy:
- Tone: causes fear and pity
- Plot: cause & effect, catastrophe & resolution which is sad but satisfying (catharsis—cleansing of pity & fear)
- Tragic hero
Tragic hero:
- Noble, “good” character
- With one Fatal Flaw in his/her personality that is his/her undoing (ex. pride, greed)
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