Sandra Azunna
Professor Schrantz
English 1302
June 30, 2017
Tragedy
Ever heard of the phrase “you are your own worst enemy?” well in tragic plays that
phrase could not be more accurate. Tragedy is a form of drama that focuses on the suffering,
mishap, adversity, or mistakes of the protagonist. Tragic plays end with an unhappy ending
which is usually the downfall or death of the main character. There are many examples of
tragedy but the focus of this essay is on William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” This play is
