What is the setting of the story? Rome, Italy during the reign of the Greeks. Athens, Greece during the days of the gladiators. An imaginary kingdom that is described as semi-barbaric. The Colesium in Rome during the ancient Roman Empire.

Explanation:

All of these are elements of a Shakespearean tragedy. In a tragedy, we usually encounter a flawed hero. This tends to be a character of great moral quality that nevertheless has one flaw that leads to his demise. We also experience some kind of emotional release towards the end of the play (catharsis), when we realize that the end is extremely sad. Finally, the tragic ending is usually brought about due to an important misunderstanding that leads to a major catastrophe.