Question

which story premise is most clearly a classic tragedy?
a. jesse tries his best to restore an old car, but the thing wont run.

b. heavy rains flood a musicians basement, ruining his equipment.

c. a comedian enjoys great success, but offstage he often feels lonely.

d. sashas fans stop supporting her art because of her growing ego.

Explanation:

A classic tragedy involves a protagonist with a tragic flaw (hamartia) that leads to their downfall. In option D, Sasha has a growing ego (tragic flaw) which causes her fans to stop supporting her art (downfall). Option A is a simple failure without a tragic flaw. Option B is an external misfortune, not due to a character's flaw. Option C is about internal loneliness, not a tragic downfall from a flaw.

Answer:

D. Sasha's fans stop supporting her art because of her growing ego.