Analysis Of Macbeth As A Tragic Hero

Register to read the introduction… Shakespeare introduces Macbeth to us before he physically enters the play through descriptions of his valour by others *****quotes about his bravery*****. All this greatness of character however is quickly shadowed when we are presented with a fatal flaw in Macbeth when he receives the prophecies from the witches. Here is when Macbeth’s longing ambition and power hunger seem to conquer his thoughts. These thoughts eventually bring about his tragic downfall. Shakespeare depicts this flaw greatly overpowering his good qualities leading to a tremendous waste through circumstance.

It is quite obvious to the audience when Macbeth’s thoughts (shown in the form of soliloquies) are dominated by ambition and power that this will be his tragic flaw and fatal downfall. …show more content…
It is evident through Macbeth’s soliloquies and actions throughout the play that he has been conquered by his tragic flaw. It is pronounced unambiguously that Macbeth’s conscience is hard at work. The fact that he sees Banquo’s ghost and other visions expresses that Macbeth is having difficulty living with himself. Macbeth’s life has been corrupted by the evils which he has performed and in facing death he receives a sort of atonement or reparation for his bad deeds. In this case the ending seems to be a just but tragic one.

Consequently it seems evident that Macbeth could justly be considered a “tragic hero” as his grievous story satisfies the defined criteria for a tragic hero. Macbeth holds a substantial amount of power, shows essential truths about humanity through his suffering, has tragically wasted qualities, contains a tragic flaw leading to his downfall and ultimately finds some form of resignation in his