{
  "TragedyDegree": 7,
  "ComedyDegree": 4
}

Explanation:
- **Tragedy Degree**: The story contains several tragic elements, including the loss of Ellie and Jake's parents in a car crash, which profoundly impacts their lives. The emotional depth involved in their grief and the search for meaning through alternative treatments and community work adds to the overall tragic tone. The persistence of their sorrow and the account of challenging moments during their quest highlight a significant degree of tragedy. Therefore, the story scores a 7 in Tragedy Degree.

- **Comedy Degree**: While the story does have light-hearted elements, such as Ellie and Jake finding renewed purpose and bringing hope to their community, it lacks strong comedic aspects or an overwhelmingly happy ending. The overall tone remains somber and serious, focused more on overcoming adversity rather than delivering joy or amusement. Therefore, the story scores a 4 in Comedy Degree.
