Macbeth-Tragic Hero The main character, Macbeth is a classic example of a Shakespearean tragic hero. At the beginning of the play, Shakespeare defines Macbeth as a hero very clearly to the reader. However, as the play progresses, Shakespeare gradually indicates that Macbeth is a tragic hero. There are many factors that contribute to Macbeth¡¦s degeneration. First, Macbeth is shown to be a man of exceptional nature as well as high position. However, he errs …showed first 75 words of 710 total…

…showed last 75 words of 710 total…shows the height from which he will fall. Macbeth¡¦s errors and other causes bring ruin to him. Too much ambition is his tragic flaw and leads to his acting in a certain manner. Through the development of this tragedy, Macbeth turns from a fine-natured person to an evil person. His ambition and strong belief in the witches bring his life to a tragic end and also causes many other people to lose their lives.