Dramatic Terms #4 : Tragedy
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Tragedy is a play/story that does not have a happy ending for its main characters, and includes an abundance of unfortunate and tragic events. The entire play of Romeo and Juliet is considered a tragedy. Since it features many tragic events, including the deaths of the two main characters. A perfect example of tragedy in the play would be the duel suicide committed by the star crossed lovers in act five, scene 3. Which can be summed up in this quote:
" A glooming peace this morning with it brings,
The sun for sorrow will not show his head.
Go hence to have more talk of these sad things;
Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished:
For never was a story of more woe
Than this of Juliet and her Romeo."
(V.iii.305-310)
Shakespeare's use of tragedy benefits the entire play because it creates drama, emotion, and conflict. All of which draw the audience in and captivate them.
" A glooming peace this morning with it brings,
The sun for sorrow will not show his head.
Go hence to have more talk of these sad things;
Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished:
For never was a story of more woe
Than this of Juliet and her Romeo."
(V.iii.305-310)
Shakespeare's use of tragedy benefits the entire play because it creates drama, emotion, and conflict. All of which draw the audience in and captivate them.