Question

What makes a novel or play “a tragedy”?

Answer 1

Answer: Tragedy is a genre of story in which a hero is brought down by his/her own flaws, usually by ordinary human flaws – flaws like greed, over-ambition, or even an excess of love, honor, or loyalty. In any tragedy, we start with the tragic hero, usually in his prime.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

There are a few factors that make a novel or play a tragedy.

First, the story has to be dramatic and contain suffering. Commonly tragedies have devastating endings and depressing tones.

Tragedies also focus on a character's flaws and suffering. The main character will often suffer due to their own flaws.