Is MACBETH a TRAGIC HERO?
First, the definition of a Classic Tragedy or Shakespearean Tragedy- Character must be of noble birth- Macbeth qualifies Character must have a character flaw that brings about his or her downfall- Macbeth’s is his ambition, perhaps Character must die- Macbeth again qualifies Character must essentially be a good person- again Macbeth qualifies Now cite specific examples from the drama to show how this play is a classic tragedy
