How is 'The Crucible' a tragedy?

Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' is clearly a representation of the true meaning of tragedy. John Proctor was, in fact, the medium, the tool, of which Miller utilized to convey a universal depiction of tragedy. A broad definition of a tragic hero is a protagonist who, through faults and flaws of his own and in the. read more

Many examples would be helpful. I already know that it is because the tragic hero, Proctor, dies in the end, but I want to know more examples. read more

Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ is clearly a representation of the true meaning of tragedy. John Proctor was, in fact, the medium, the tool, of which Miller utilized to convey a universal depiction of tragedy. read more

In my opinion, if people get hurt and the whole community falls apart - then it is a tragedy. For one reason or another, it can be said that the blame for this tragedy lies with the entire Salem community. read more