“ Fair is foul, and foul is fair.” With these words, the weird sisters foretell the future of Macbeth causing the effects of his chaotic actions.Which later leads to Macbeth’s tragic hero traits as he goes around killing those opposed him. Some of Macbeth’s tragic hero qualities are internal and external conflicts, tragic flaws and downfall. Throughout Macbeth, Macbeth is faced with many Internal and external conflicts. A perfect example of an external conflict is seen in Act 4 scene 2. “The strength of my words will overcome the fears that stand between you and the golden crown that fate and magic seem to have promised you.” This quote is spoken by Lady Macbeth when she hears the momentous news that her husband will soon become Thane of Cawdor and later king. Although the thought of Lady Macbeth's husband becoming Thane of Cawdor
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A perfect example would be seen in Act 3 scene 4 when Macduff is being told by Ross his family has been killed “ Your castle was stormed, your wife and children savagely slaughtered. “ Although Macduff's only intention was to bring peace back to Cawdor as it was slowing being torn down by Macbeth in fears of his power being taken from him. Little did he expect his family to be murdered by the man who is ruling over their beloved land.Following Macduff to seek vengeance for the loss of his family by murdering the man who took them from him.
In conclusion Macbeth is proven to be a true tragic hero, because of his internal and external conflicts, tragic flaws, and downfall. Although Macbeth was once a war hero many viewed him as a courageous man until encouraged by his wife Lady Macbeth to commit his first murder, causing him to battle with his thoughts and actions. Later leading to his tragic flaw causing his people to turn against him due to his murderous actions. “ For mine own good all causes shall give way. I am in blood stepped in so far that, should I wade no
A perfect example would be seen in Act 3 scene 4 when Macduff is being told by Ross his family has been killed “ Your castle was stormed, your wife and children savagely slaughtered. “ Although Macduff's only intention was to bring peace back to Cawdor as it was slowing being torn down by Macbeth in fears of his power being taken from him. Little did he expect his family to be murdered by the man who is ruling over their beloved land.Following Macduff to seek vengeance for the loss of his family by murdering the man who took them from him.
In conclusion Macbeth is proven to be a true tragic hero, because of his internal and external conflicts, tragic flaws, and downfall. Although Macbeth was once a war hero many viewed him as a courageous man until encouraged by his wife Lady Macbeth to commit his first murder, causing him to battle with his thoughts and actions. Later leading to his tragic flaw causing his people to turn against him due to his murderous actions. “ For mine own good all causes shall give way. I am in blood stepped in so far that, should I wade no