Greek tragedy helps us understand fate and free will in our lives and that free will is something you have to choose. Greek tragedy relies on the rise and fall of the protagonist. This fall is usually caused by what seems to be the protagonist's free will, but the fate is actually decided and delivered by the gods.

In traditional tragedy, the tragic person is usually one of a high status, such as Oedipus in Oedipus the King, whereas for modern tragedy, the status is lowered to one such as that of Willy in Death of a salesman, this difference is caused by the different issues regarded as important during the time in which the play was produced.

A view of man's fascination with tragedy both on the stage and off. Includes personal opinions and facts to support the thesis.

The extent of the effect of the Common man on the evolution of tragedy is analysed.

In one definition of tragedy, pain and pleasure go hand in hand; pain is considered a reasonable and respectable means to find happiness in a doomed life. The tragic figure, blinded by love, willingly suffers to justify his or her cause and to achieve personal satisfaction.

Summary of tragedy according to Aristotle's Poetics.