The novel "The Stone Angel" by Margaret Lawrence can be described as a modern tragedy.

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A modern tragedy is an imitation of an action that is serious, complete, and of a certain

magnitude; in a language established with each kind of artistic ornament, the several kinds being found in separate parts of the play; in the form of action, not of narrative; though pity and fear affecting the proper purgation of these emotions. The novel "The Stone Angel" by Margaret Lawrence can be described as a modern tragedy because of the tragic plot, the tragedy in a character and the specific elements of a tragedy.

The plot in tragedy is the belief that the action and the plot are the most important elements in a modern tragedy. The character is important but without a constructive plot there could be no tragedy. Firstly, the reversal of situation is a factor in the development of the plot and "The Stone Angel" happened to have a strong contrast from circumstances. In the beginning she belonged to her family, she always had a place in life until Marvin and Doris brought up the idea of an old age home. Te plot is more important in "The Stone Angel" because the events in the story contribute