The Arrogance of Mabeth

Throughout history and literature, wiz sees many types of whizzes. One such type, the tragic hero, was established by Aristotle, a Greek philosopher. In his poetics, Aristotle delineates the qualities of a tragic hero. agree to him, a tragic hero is a character that starts at the top of his/her society and waterfall to its very depths through and inner(a) weakness or woeful decision. In Macbeth, Shakespeare creates such a character. Through and examination peripeteia, threat and its resulting anagnorisis, hamartia, it is evident that Shakespeares character of Macbeth exemplifies the true tragic hero.\nMacbeth experiences peripeteia, one of the qualities unavoidable for a character to be considered a tragic hero. peripety is a Greek bourn that means reversal of fortune. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is a well(p)- detected and value co-captain of the army. Ross tells the fagot that Macbeth fought boldly until he was able to defeat the Norwegians, and the senior p ilot concurs, So they doubly step up strokes upon the foe (Act I perspective II, line 38). He illustrates that Macbeth demonstrates sedulousness on the battlefield. Not scarcely is Macbeth respected by his peers, he is also respected by the king. Because of his successes, Macbeth, already the Thane of Glamis, is awarded the position, Thane of Cawdor. As usher out be seen, Macbeth is regarded fondly by his king as well as his comrades. In fact, the unrivalled King Duncan greets Macbeth O valiant cousin! Worthy gentlemen! (Act I Scene II, line 24). Macbeth recognizes that the king appreciates him; he says, He hath reward me of late, and I have bought/ flourishing opinion from all sorts of peck (Act I Scene VII, lines 32-33). Clearly, Macbeth is a respected member of society, and this respect if further apparent when the mess choose him to bee king after(prenominal) Duncan is murdered. In this manner, Macbeth reaches the pinnacle of his society. However, this disposition cha nges when he meets the witches, l...