Tragedy is defined as the imitation of action through dialogue and events rather than narration. It portrays nature and follows the laws of probability and necessity, where all events are purposeful and lead inevitably from the beginning to the end. Tragedy shows rather than tells its story and aims to provoke the emotions of pity and fear in the audience by showing the downfall of a heroic character. It adheres to the three unities of time, place, and action by unfolding the entire story over 24 hours in a single setting from beginning to end.

1. Definition of Tragedy

2. It is the imitation of action.Is not narrative.Dialogue and form of action is what is used in Tragedy.Nature is also imitated in the play. Characteristics

3. If an event happened in the past, it could happen again.History influences probability.Beginning, middle and end all lead to each other and are dependent of each other.Law of Probability

4. Everything in the Universe has a purpose and no matter gets wasted.It is Deterministic, we all have a purpose and there are no coincidences or accidents.Law of Necessity

5. The medium of Tragedy is Drama.Tragedy shows rather than tells.Drama is more narrative, tells rather than shows.The Medium

6. Plays have to transmit two emotions, Pity and Fear.Pity: Feeling pity for the Hero.Fear: Feeling fear because what happened to him can happen to us since he was better.Emotions

7. There are six parts in the structure of the play.In order of importance they are: Plot, Character, Thought, Diction, Song and Spectacle.Plays

8. Time: The story must last exactly 24 hours.Place: The story must only have one setting, one place of action.Action: Has to have complete cycle beginning, middle and end. Three Unities of the play