It's cathartic: we go to see Greek tragedy not to learn how to murder our mothers but to learn why it's a bad idea.
Aside from those that are committing suicide, the bullies that facilitate these tragedies need to learn that homophobia is NOT okay.
Mrs Wood said there was "an overwhelming public interest for the lessons of our tragedy to be learned so that no other family suffers as we have".
Finding herself suddenly a figure of inspiration for people across the world, Alinejad has one lesson she hopes her tragedy will help others to learn: "For young people not to carry knives when they're going out.
These are horrific tragedies, and we need to learn from them.
In his litany of Roman and Renaissance heroes and villains, triumphs and tragedies, there is much to learn about our own times.
I actually encourage my friends to travel to Cuba, to bear witness to one of the great tragedies of our time, to learn about the real Cuba, to put a human face on the caricature of Americans that the Castros propagate.
"We plan to learn from this tragedy, as we further provide for the safety of our residents and businesses and progress our community through reconciliation and healing," said a joint statement from the city's political leaders.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released a statement Monday morning saying he was shocked and angry to learn of the tragedy.
Nevertheless, for the sake of all involved, McGinty emphasized that it's time for the community "to learn from this tragedy and start to heal".
