The Tragic Hero in Macbeth

Aristotles sadal hero must possess these quatern characteristics: goodness; superiority; a tragical flaw; and the realization of both that flaw and the inevitable downfall (Literary Connections, 2008). In Macbeth, William Shakespeares representation of the tragic hero can be seen through with(predicate) the character Macbeth. For Brave Macbeth well he deserves that name (Act I, diorama II line 16) Shakespeare further constructs this representation through the south characteristic, superiority. The first prophecy told to Macbeth and Banquo by the three witches entails specific expound of Macbeths future: each hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Glamis. All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor. All hail Macbeth, that shalt be pansy hereafter. (Act I, Scene III, line 46 48) Soon after, Macbeth is promoted to the Thane of Cawdor. This is when Shakespeare introduces Macbeths tragic flaw, his gullibility to what the witches tell him and his driving ambition to be king. Macbeth realises this tragic flaw and vows to fight to death: Arm, Arm, and out!... At least well die with harness on our back. (Act V, Scene V, line 45 51) Although Macbeth fits the characteristics of the tragic hero, contrary to Aristotles tragic hero, his downfall is further from heroic.

He is beheaded by Macduff, instead of receiving a deadly wound which a King falling during battle would commonly receive. It is evident through Shakespeares altered version of the tragic hero that he has constructed this representation to reflect his own cultural assumptions, values and beliefs learnt through his upbringing. Aristotle was a Greek philosopher, who produced many exit of literature in which he produced a piece of work on Poetics, which spoke of tragedy and the tragic hero (Aristotle: political sympathies and Art, 2008). These pieces of work were often studied by those of a higher(prenominal) social class (Referatele.com, 2008). John Shakespeare, Williams father, was the chamberlain of the town William... If you regard to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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