Based on the provided story, here is the evaluation of its Tragedy Degree and Comedy Degree:

{
  "TragedyDegree": 6,
  "ComedyDegree": 3
}

Explanation:
- Tragedy Degree: The story contains significant tragic elements, particularly Maria's diagnosis with a serious condition, which represents a profound and personal emotional setback. However, the overall tone is not overwhelmingly tragic because Maria finds a way to deal with her challenges and continues to contribute meaningfully, illustrating resilience and hope.
- Comedy Degree: The story has very few comedic elements and is not primarily focused on humor or light-hearted plots. Instead, it has an inspiring and somewhat uplifting conclusion, but it’s not strongly comedic or emotionally delightful in a light-hearted sense.
