genretragedy
Genretragedy refers to a narrative or dramatic mode that blends recognizable genre conventions with tragic outcomes, using the expectations of a genre to drive or constrain a tragedy, or subverting them to reveal underlying costs.
Characteristics include adherence to genre-specific plot mechanisms (crime, romance, quest, science fiction) that culminate in tragedy
Origins and usage: the term appears in contemporary literary and film criticism as a lens rather than
Context and impact: genretragedy is used to discuss narrative strategy in novels, films, and stage plays; it