Question

Which plot description is the best example of a tragedy?

A. A young married couple begins to grow apart as work and family obligations take their toll on the marriage, causing them to split up.
B. A puppy gets lost during a cross-country move and experiences many dangerous situations as he finds his way back to his family.
C. A billionaire oilman loses his fortune and his family after he fails to see the damage his company is doing to the environment.
D. An old man recounts his amazing experiences during the war, remembering all of the friends he made as well as those he lost.

Answer 1

i would either go with a or c, im leaning more to C

Answer 2

the definition of tragedy is an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe. so the correct answer would be C because the oilman losing his fortune and family is an event that causes suffering and distress.