Tragedy

Form of drama featuring a protagonist's catastrophic downfall.

tragic play

Tragedy is a form of drama in which the protagonist, often a person of importance, suffers a catastrophic reversal of fortune.

/ˈtrædʒɪdi/

The word 'tragedy' comes from the Greek word tragōidia, meaning ‘goat song’.

A tragedy is like a play or story where the main character faces really tough challenges and ends up with a sad ending.

Ancient Greek tragedies were often performed at festivals dedicated to the god Dionysus
The term 'tragedy' comes from the Greek word for ‘goat,’ possibly referring to goats sacrificed during festivals
Shakespearean tragedies often feature supernatural elements like ghosts or witches

What is a tragedy? A tragedy is a form of drama where the protagonist experiences a downfall
Who wrote many famous tragedies? William Shakespeare wrote many well-known tragedies, such as Hamlet and Macbeth
What is a common theme in tragedies? Often, tragedies explore themes of fate, suffering, and morality

catastrophe misfortune disaster

comedy farce

drama literature

Greek tragedy Shakespearean tragedy

chorus protagonist antagonist

theater dramatic arts

artistic process literary genre