... is also his greatness, is fatal to him. He errs, by action or omission, and his error, joining with other causes, brings on his downfall. The character of Macbeth is a classic example of a tragic hero. There are several factors that contribute to his degeneration, but only three of them really stand out. The first point that contributes to his downfall is ... King Duncan because he reminds her of her father when he is sleeping. After Macbeth kills King Duncan he regrets his wrongdoing. At this point in the play we can note the change in Macbeth's character. Macbeth's first murder was a ...

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