The play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare is a tragedy. It follows the elements of a traditional Shakespearean tragedy that takes it’s influence from Greek tragedies. The elements of a Shakespearean tragedy are: the hero is of high birth and position; he has many good qualities; the one flaw in his character is played upon by fate which brings about his downfall and death; innocent people suffer in the process, and the audience leave feeling a sense of fear, loss, pity and wastage at the end. Supernatural events, powers and elements are all essential parts of a tragedy. This fascination with the supernatural is a part of
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