In your response, define tragedy; explain whether it happens similarly to the wealthy and powerful as it does to the poor and vulnerable. Then discuss the notion of tragic flaw as it relates to a character of your choice.
Why is the common man a suitable subject for tragedy? Aristotle defined tragedy as happening only to elite or high–born members of society; Miller suggests that tragedy, character, and destiny can happen to anyone.
Do we overuse/misuse the term tragedy? How does the literary concept differ from the common/nightly news version of the term?
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