Question

question 10 of 20
which story idea best fits the traditional definition of tragedy?
a. a doctor does everything right but still manages to lose one of her patients.
b. a general attempts a desperate attack on an enemy position but is defeated.
c. an old woman is careful to wrap up all her affairs in life before her death.
d. a football coach is fired because his drive to win endangers his players.

Explanation:

Traditional tragedy centers on a protagonist with a tragic flaw (hamartia) that leads to their downfall, often with high stakes and a sense of inevitable ruin. Option D features a coach whose excessive drive to win (a tragic flaw) leads to negative consequences (being fired) that stem from his own character trait, aligning with this structure. Option A is a tragic accident, B is a military defeat without a clear tragic flaw, and C is a peaceful, non-tragic resolution.

Answer:

D. A football coach is fired because his drive to win endangers his players.