Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Tragedy refers to a genre of literature that portrays the downfall or suffering of a protagonist, often due to their own flaws or external circumstances. It typically evokes feelings of pity and fear in the audience.