Ultimately, Macbeth withholds responsibility for his own downfall. Aristotle’s five elements of a tragic hero can be recognized in various acts within Macbeth. Moreover, the tragedy of Macbeth’s end is justified, one might say he received exactly what he deserved. With all things considered, Macbeth’s demise can be recognized from the actions he decides to take. Macbeth loses his glory, and becomes a corrupt man. As the tale of Macbeth progresses, Macbeth consistently makes poor decisions that darken his reputation of a glorious warrior who fights for the people of Scotland. To a certain extent, Macbeth acknowledges the thin ice he is standing on, however, Macbeth considers himself invincible as king-believing the prophecy of the witches that
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Eventually, Macbeth assumes the throne. Along with the title king, Macbeth develops excessive pride and a disrespect for the natural order of things within the kingdom. Furthermore, Macbeth continues his perseverance in the witches’ prophecy, placing complete faith within their predictions. Accordingly, the witches reassure Macbeth of the prophecy of being a supreme, and glorious ruler if he is to follow their order of operations. At this point in time, Macbeth’s pride overflows, thinking he is untouchable. Throughout their deceptive techniques of deceit, the witches persuade Macbeth that he will never be defeated. Suitably, as the audience learns later in the story, Macbeth’s naiveness provides him with a destructive end. In Macbeth’s case, pride literally came before the …show more content…
Catharsis is the possible feeling of pity and fear felt by the audience, for the inevitable downfall for the protagonist. Certainly, sympathy for the downfall of Macbeth may exist for specific audience members. However, for the vast majority, the downfall of Macbeth is suitable. As a whole, Macbeth produces more good than evil as the protagonist of this story. As the story concludes, it is easy to support the downfall of the Scottish kingdom, for justice will have been delivered to Macbeth. Unfortunately for him, the entirety of the land worked together to get revenge on Macbeth for the injustice he has inflicted upon the people of
Eventually, Macbeth assumes the throne. Along with the title king, Macbeth develops excessive pride and a disrespect for the natural order of things within the kingdom. Furthermore, Macbeth continues his perseverance in the witches’ prophecy, placing complete faith within their predictions. Accordingly, the witches reassure Macbeth of the prophecy of being a supreme, and glorious ruler if he is to follow their order of operations. At this point in time, Macbeth’s pride overflows, thinking he is untouchable. Throughout their deceptive techniques of deceit, the witches persuade Macbeth that he will never be defeated. Suitably, as the audience learns later in the story, Macbeth’s naiveness provides him with a destructive end. In Macbeth’s case, pride literally came before the …show more content…
Catharsis is the possible feeling of pity and fear felt by the audience, for the inevitable downfall for the protagonist. Certainly, sympathy for the downfall of Macbeth may exist for specific audience members. However, for the vast majority, the downfall of Macbeth is suitable. As a whole, Macbeth produces more good than evil as the protagonist of this story. As the story concludes, it is easy to support the downfall of the Scottish kingdom, for justice will have been delivered to Macbeth. Unfortunately for him, the entirety of the land worked together to get revenge on Macbeth for the injustice he has inflicted upon the people of