In Shakespearean tragedy the main character is often referred to as the "tragic hero". This character is usually a person of importance to society such as a king who, in the end, has a downfall caused by an antagonist. During the hero's downfall, he often confronts his demise with courage and dignity. Such is the case in the story of Macbeth. Macbeth, through a series of events and pressure from his wife, Lady Macbeth, becomes King of Scotland. In the end Macbeth is attacked by his enemy, Macduff, and killed in the battle field after realizing defeat is inevitable. Macbeth is a tragic hero because he is a person of importance, his downfall is caused by an antagonist, Lady Macbeth, and he meets his doom with courage and dignity.
In the opening of the play, the reader encounters three witches who prophesize what the future holds for Macbeth. The reader then meets Macbeth on a battlefield, after the fight is over, walking with his comrade, Banquo, when they are approached by the three......

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Title: Macbeth: A Tragic Hero
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