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=Tragedy= by //Tommy Pilgrim//

Tragedy is a term used to describe "a dramatic composition, often in verse, dealing with a serious or somber theme, typically that of a great person destined through a flaw of character or conflict with some overpowering force, as fate or society, to downfall or destruction" (Dictionary). This term holds the meaning of a very noble person, working through a conflict only to encounter a horrible fate. They live a life of hope, trying to accomplish something only to fall short,almost the opposite of an existentialist. As Irish poet Oscar Wilde wrote, "There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it" (Tragedy quotes). Someone is working towards a goal to accomplish their dreams but are stopped before. This is an example of a tragedy. The quote says that if they don't get it, it is a tragedy, but then the second part of the quote says the complete opposite. If the person accomplishes their journey to get what they want, they are also part of a tragedy. So in a sense people are always part of a tragedy, and we cannot escape it unless we evade temptations and accept what we have. This relates back to existentialism, because existentialists live by not setting themselves up for downfall. If people avoid their wants and unreliable situations, they will never be part of a tragedy.

 **Works Cited** //Dictionary.com | Find the Meanings and Definitions of Words at Dictionary.com. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. Halloween Costumes | Sexy Costumes | Adult Costume//. Web. 30 Nov. 2009. "Tragedy quotes." //Find the famous quotes you need, ThinkExist.com Quotations.// Web. 30 Nov. 2009. 