A Tragedy or Not a Tragedy? That is the Question. Tragedy or not? That is the question. Is "Death of a Salesman" correctly labeled as a tragedy according to the Aristotelian view of a tragedy? To determine this, the Aristotelian views should be examined along with the play to determine whether or not the play fits the description of an Aristotelian view of a tragedy. Throughout the reading of "Death of a Salesman" it becomes …showed first 75 words of 3004 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3004 total…second, he never realizes his own error and tragic consequences. The third view is the audience's reaction to the plot. Although the audience feels pity for the hero it is not because the punishment exceeds the crime. It is because death is a sad and horrible thing. So for these reasons, "Death of a Salesman" does not meet the requirements for a tragedy as defined by Aristotle. Tragedy or not a tragedy? Not a tragedy!