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Tragedy is a form of drama, literature, or other fiction that centers on the nature of human beings, their [[conflict]]s and their sufferings. <ref>Miller, James E., Helen McDonnell, and Edmund J. Farrell. "Introduction to Greek Drama." <i>America Reads / Question and Form in Literature</i>. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman, 1979. 301. Print.</ref> The noun, “tragedy” is derived from the Greek word,“tragoidia.” Tragedy is often associated with the "one dictionary definition [that] says: 'any play or narrative that seriously treats of calamitous events and has an unhappy but meaningful ending' or just 'any dramatic, disastrous event'," but it can also have an association with play genres <ref>http://cgim.dbq.edu/cgim/greece05/greek_tragedy.htm</ref>. However, “tragedy” should still be considered a noun that has a fluid definition because it has multiple forms. Tragedy can be an aftermath, a type of play, a [[ character ]], a feeling, or a conflict that contains multiple situational circumstances. Tragedy mainly encompasses negative connotations due to the fact that it often accompanies traits of sadness, misfortune, and despair. Tragedy can be depicted as the result of a disturbing event, a literary classification, a displeasing situation, or even a movie or playwright that evokes a high level of somberness and sorrow. Tragedy has an intended purpose to invoke grief and misery in its audience, whether it is in a play, book, or movie. | Tragedy is a form of drama, literature, or other fiction that centers on the nature of human beings, their [[conflict]]s and their sufferings. <ref>Miller, James E., Helen McDonnell, and Edmund J. Farrell. "Introduction to Greek Drama." <i>America Reads / Question and Form in Literature</i>. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman, 1979. 301. Print.</ref> The noun, “tragedy” is derived from the Greek word,“tragoidia.” Tragedy is often associated with the "one dictionary definition [that] says: 'any play or narrative that seriously treats of calamitous events and has an unhappy but meaningful ending' or just 'any dramatic, disastrous event'," but it can also have an association with play genres <ref>http://cgim.dbq.edu/cgim/greece05/greek_tragedy.htm</ref>. However, “tragedy” should still be considered a noun that has a fluid definition because it has multiple forms. Tragedy can be an aftermath, a type of play, a [[ character ]], a feeling, or a conflict that contains multiple situational circumstances. Tragedy mainly encompasses negative connotations due to the fact that it often accompanies traits of sadness, misfortune, and despair. Tragedy can be depicted as the result of a disturbing event, a literary classification, a displeasing situation, or even a movie or playwright that evokes a high level of somberness and sorrow. Tragedy has an intended purpose to invoke grief and misery in its audience, whether it is in a play, book, or movie. | ||
Tragedy is a public genre or literary work found most popular in written play scripts | Tragedy is a public genre or literary work found most popular in written play scripts, which are brought to life on stage by actors. The main character of the tragic drama is often a [[ hero ]] that encounters grave trouble and/or adversity. The misfortune of the hero often reveals a key element of the hero’s behavior and is a true indicator to the ending of the play. Tragedy focuses on the inner weaknesses of mankind, but these weaknesses are often caused by external forces. Most audiences view the misfortune that the [[ protagonist ]] experiences as unwarranted. Although tragedies are known for their susceptibility to be marked by sadness and despair, there is often an optimistic solution for the hero’s hardships. This is not to say that the entirety of the characters won’t experience anguish and woe. | ||
== Origins of Tragedy == | == Origins of Tragedy == | ||