Tragedy: A dramatic work depicting the downfall of a noble or significant character, typically ending in death or destruction.
How to apply it: Analyze how the tragic structure—from prosperity to catastrophe—creates meaning about human limitation, fate, or moral failing.
Course: AP English Literature · Unit: Longer Fiction or Drama I
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