Macbeth, A Tragic Hero In Every Angle
William Shakespeare, a well-known playwright, is famous for his tragedies such as Macbeth. In these tragedies, the main character is usually referred to as a « tragic hero ». But what is a tragic hero? And how is Macbeth (main character of Macbeth) a tragic hero? Studies show that Macbeth has all the aspects of a tragic hero: he’s a powerful man of high social status, his actions affect others and he has a « tragic flaw » which wastes his talent and leads to his destruction, his death. To show that Macbeth is a tragic hero, the term « tragic hero » must be defined. A Shakespearean tragic hero has six main characteristics that distinguish him. First, he has to be a great man, in other words a man of high social status. Secondly, he has to be a powerful man in such a way that his actions have repercussions on others. He also has to reveal fundamental truths about humanity through his suffering. His great character must show a talent that is wasted. He can’t be perfect; he has to have a « tragic flaw » which leads to his destruction (death). And last but not least, when facing death, he should accept his fate, find some release or resignation.
Whom we, to gain our peace, have sent to peace,
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Lady Macbeth,
Studies Macbeth,
Banquo Macduff’s,
Duncan Macbeth,
King Duncan,
Wood Dunsinane,
William Shakespeare,
Glamis Macbeth,
tragic hero,
Act III,
tragic flaw,
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lady macbeth,
« tragic,
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macbeth tragic,
macbeth tragic hero,
social status,
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beginning play,
flaw »,
wife son,
macduff’s wife son,
« tragic flaw,
tragic flaw »,
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