SH+P6+2013+Tragedy

Aim: 1.) 2.) tragedy 3.) Stephanie Svob 4.) A tragedy is an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress. Tragedy is caused by a serious accident, crime, or natural disaster. “A tragedy causes strong feelings of sadness or regret” (Merriam Webster). Usually when people experience a tragic event they are depressed for an extensive amount of time. Tragic events are aimed towards people who are going through great suffering, destruction, or distress. People can be affected by tragedy for many different reasons. One of the most common tragedies is death. When death occurs usually people grieve and mourn for their lost ones. Tragedy creates a very massive impact on people. 5.) "Tragedy." Merriam-Webster. Merriam-Webster, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

Audience: 1.) 2.) tragedy 3.) Stephanie Svob 4.) Sometimes a tragedy causes depression for people. People usually grieve and mourn for a long period of time after they undergo a tragic event. “Each man is locked into a system that compels him to increase his herd without limit - in a world that is limited. Ruin is the destination toward which all men rush, each pursuing his own interest” (Hardin, 1968). When people have experienced a tragic event usually all they can think about is the sad event that happened which destroys them. Usually people who have been affected by tragedy do not like to open up to people and accept the love that they are trying to give them. This makes it worse for the person because in the end they end up being all along. Tragedy plays a big role on people in a very negative way. 5.) "Tragedy of the Commons Defined." Tragedy of the Commons Defined. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

Historical: 1.) 2.) tragedy 3.) Eryn Robinson 4.) War is one of the most tragic things that goes on on our planet. World War two is the epitome of tragedy in the fact that it follows the definition of tragedy, a world catastrophe. “ Including the [|Holocaust]  and the [|only use of nuclear weapons in warfare] , it resulted in an estimated [|50 million to 85 million fatalities] . These made World War II the [|deadliest conflict]  in [|human history] ” (Wikipedia). All the death and destruction of the Jewish culture. All the hearts broken and the faith shattered in the lives of millions upon millions. This is the definition of tragedy. World War Two was a worldwide effort by the nazis of Germany to break the imperfection of the world at the expense of millions of lives. 5.) "World War II." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 13 Nov. 2013. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.

Cultural: 1.) 2.) tragedy 3.) Miranda Wolf 4.) Breast ironing is a tragic cultural tradition practiced by the natives of Cameroon. Breast ironing is the burning (heating) of a young girls breasts to prevent growth. The practice is believed to be humane by Cameroonians because it is supposed to prevent rape, pregnancy, and all sexual attraction toward the girl. The practice is tragic because of the trauma the young girl is put through, and the intense pain felt during the process. ‘Every morning before school, nine-year-old Terisia Techu would undergo a painful procedure. Her mother would take a burning hot pestle straight out of a fire and use it to press her breasts’ (CNN World News). Because of the absence of sexual protection awareness, more girls who have been breast ironed become pregnant. The tactical strategy of lessening sex appeal does not work as well as the knowledge of protection. Breast ironing is a tragic tradition because it is an excuse to not teach girls about safe sex. 5.) Nkepile, Mabuse. "Breast Ironing Tradition Targeted in Cameroon." CNN World 27 07 2011, n. pag. Web. 13 Nov. 2013.