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I'm supposed to write an short essay tomorrow on 3 reason's why Macbeth can be classified as a Tragic Hero, and i'm having difficulties with this. Can anyone say 3 reasons why he'd be one? I can work from there. I've read the story a few times, but can't grasp the idea. Thanks in advance.
Me too, I don't see Macbeth as a tragic hero; he is vile and dictator. How can we sympthize him ? I need help too.
This link addressing 'tragic hero' should help: http://shakespeareforums.com/showthread.php?t=2358&page=2
Hi there, all I can think of is that one of the qualities of a tragic hero is that he is ultimately undone by his pride, or 'hubris'. This is definitely something you could argue applies to MacB!
A tragic hero is a character who has a tragic flaw. Macbeth's flaw is his ambition. He begins the play as a good man. Loyal servant to his king. Strong marriage. When his ambition is pushed upon, by the prophecy, he reacts fatally. His ambition was to be his downfall.
That Macbeth is tragic is obvious. Is it that he was a hero once?