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1 Macbeth Tragic Hero Essay

2 Essay Question To what extent is Macbeth a good example of Aristotle’s tragic hero?

3 Aristotle Aristotle’s Tragic Hero - “A man cannot become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall.”

4 1. The tragic hero is a character of noble stature and has greatness.

5 2. Though the tragic hero is pre-eminently great, he/she is not perfect.

6 3. The hero’s downfall is his/her own fault, the result of free choice.

7 4. The hero’s misfortune is not wholly deserved. The punishment exceeds the crime.

8 5. The fall is not pure loss. There is some increase in awareness, some gain in self- knowledge, some discovery on the part of the tragic hero.

9 6. The audience experiences a catharsis, or cleansing of emotion, that contributes to the good health of the community.

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