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What plot description is the best example of a tragedy

A. An evnironmental activist struggles to save a historical landmark, only to see the building destroyed in a fire
B. An arrogant businessman loses his money and his freedom when he is sent to jail after his auto company fails to do proper safety inspections
C. A teenage couple is split apart when the young boys father is transferred to a new position and the boys family must move away
D. An old man must give up his most prized possessions -- his car -- to raise enough money to send his granddaughter to school

User Nmdias
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A) is the best example of a tragedy because the very thing he was trying to save was destroyed.
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I believe the answer is C because a tragedy is when an event causes great suffering. Hope this helps you.
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