Here's why:
* Serious Subject Matter: Tragedies typically deal with serious themes like death, loss, fate, and the human condition.
* Downfall of the Protagonist: The main character, often a noble or admirable figure, experiences a downfall or tragic end.
* Sorrowful Outcome: The ending of a tragedy leaves the audience with a sense of sadness, pity, and even catharsis (a release of emotions).
Some famous examples of tragedies include:
* Hamlet by William Shakespeare
* Oedipus Rex by Sophocles
* Macbeth by William Shakespeare
* Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Let me know if you have any other literary questions!