is doing better at the beginning of the tragedy than he or she will at the end
Usually features an extraordinary hero
the hero's state changes from happy to sad
The Crucible' fits the definition of a classic tragedy because it stars a tragic hero. That hero is John Proctor, who appears as an upright fellow but lusts for another man's wife.
Uses an extraordinary hero.
This type of work is called a Tragedy.
Tragedy
The hero makes a mistake in judgment.
In a tragedy, the hero must make a fatal mistake or have a character flaw that leads to their downfall.
Usually features an extraordinary hero
the hero was not perfect
The hero must suffer some kind of a fall
Hamartia is a flaw or error in the main character that plays a part in bringing about suffering.
The tragic flaws of a hero in a tragedy.
Catastrophe
the hero has to die at the end
Catastrophe
the hero's mistakes get judged