Macbeth: A Tragic Hero
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The Macbeth character in Macbeth by William Shakespeare can be
played many ways. Macbeth's relationship with other characters in the play
and Aristotle's theory of a tragedy are ways in which Macbeth is shown as a
tragic hero.
At the very beginning of the play, Macbeth and Banquo are returning
t ....
Middle of paper
.... A few minutes later, Ross enters. He tells
Macbeth that the thane of Cawdor is in line for death and that Duncan has
named Macbeth the new thane of Cawdor. Now, Macbeth is absolutely shocked.
The witches prophecy has come true! He can not believe it! But now
Macbeth has a lot more on his mind; the third prophecy about becoming the
King. Macbeth knows that if something were to happen to Duncan, Malcolm
and Donalbain, Duncan's sons, would be the rightful heirs to the throne.
How can Macbeth ....
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