Analyzing and Interpreting Literature / Unit 13 AIL 1207 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Tragedy, as the Anchor Defines It
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The idea
The glossary gives tragedy as a play telling the story of a significant event or series of events in the life of a significant person. The definition rests on significance twice and says nothing about an unhappy ending, which is a notable choice.
In practice
Significance twice, no sad ending.
Where people slip
The definition omits the ending.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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