The term “トラジェディ” (torajedi) is the Japanese loanword for “tragedy,” which originates from the Greek word “tragōidia.” In literature and drama, tragedy refers to a genre that depicts serious and often somber themes, leading to the downfall of the main character. Typically, a tragedy involves the exploration of human suffering, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of fate, flaw, or conflict within the story. The protagonist often experiences significant emotional turmoil, resulting in an outcome that evokes pity, fear, or profound reflection in the audience. Tragedies can be found across various forms of art, including plays, films, literature, and poetry, and they often aim to elicit an emotional response and to provoke thought about the human condition.
A mother has been linked to the tragic deaths of her two teenage sons in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany. The family was found by the father, with all victims exhibiting stab wounds.…