Tragedy usually surrounds a noble hero who is overcome by the world. A comedy, on the other hand, leads characters through zany events and usually involves a happy ending.
Jack, the main character in "The Importance of Being Earnest," often travels from his country home to town under the assumed name Earnest. His disguise falls apart, however, when his betrothed from town follows him home.
In Jerry Finnegan's "Sister," Brian Dowd is silently in love with the girl next door, Beth. When he learns of her upcoming marriage, however, he will either tell her how he feels or lose her.
Possibly the most famous tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet," follows the forbidden love of two young people from feuding families. When Romeo is banished, Juliet concocts a plan to fake her death and run away with Romeo. Unfortunately, due to an undelivered letter, the story of the young lovers ends in death.
"Addict" is a play presented through the eyes of addicts, describing how their lives have been ruined through substance abuse.