This resource focuses on the concept of tragedy in literature, guiding students to define its elements and analyze the role of setting in foreshadowing a somber narrative tone. It includes activities such as a 60-second brain dump to explore thoughts related to tragedy, and prompts for considering how peaceful settings can contrast with tragic outcomes, particularly in the context of Steinbeck's Naturalism. The aim is to deepen understanding of how environmental descriptions influence character fates and narrative tone.