Examples Of Archetype In Macbeth

The archetype used in Macbeth is the tragic hero. “Tragic hero is a literary character who makes a judgement error that inevitably leads to his/her downfall”(1). Macbeth contains a tragic flaw that occurs throughout the play. In the play he lets his emotions take over his body instead of his mind. As Macbeth gains a higher rank in society, he will have more to lose along the way.
The play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare takes place in 11th century Scotland. Macbeth is filled with hope, ambition, and tragedy. His own ambition to be king clusters his mind. Macbeth defines the traditional “tragic hero” archetype by displaying the manipulation of his own judgements by other characters.
In the beginning of the play, three witches visit Macbeth telling him his prophecy of him becoming the new king of scotland. “The witches have a strong effect on Macbeth's character; they highly influence him in his accomplishments and awake his ambitions.”(2) They begin to influence Macbeth and increase his curiosity to be king. “they prove to be harmful for Macbeth who takes too much comfort and confidence in his interpretation of the truths.”(2) With the witches arriving they begin to influence Macbeth, increase his curiosity and expand his vulnerability. …show more content…
Macbeth is starting to become influenced by his wife, and lady Macbeth is influencing Macbeth to kill king Duncan. “She decides to "pour my spirits in thine ear, and chastise with the valour of my tongue all the impeded thee from the golden round" (shakespeare.23). "If we should fail?'' Lady Macbeth quickly responds "...screw your courage to the sticking place...",(Shakespeare.60)”(3). After she continues to beg, then to question his manhood he came to the conclusion she was right. Macbeth kills king Duncan. Lady Macbeth used her emotions to control