 |
 |
|
Encyclopedia
tragedytragedy, form of drama that depicts the suffering of a heroic individual who is often overcome by the very obstacles he is struggling to remove. The protagonist may be brought low by a character flaw or, as Hegel stated, caught in a “collision of equally justified ethical aims.” See also drama, Western; comedy. Sections in this article: The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on tragedy from Fact Monster:
See more Encyclopedia articles on: Literature: General |
|
