The question of whether Macbeth is a tragedy is a highly debatable issue, because many things can constitue a tragedy "for example, Aristotle's teaching that a tragedy must consist of six parts: plot, character, diction, thought, spectacle, and sons. ... Although Macbeth admitted in II, i that his intentions are rather grave, other characters throughout the play seem to notice his violent temperament as well. ... As the play progresses, a character change is noticeable in both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. ... Macbeth is therefore not a tragedy because Macbeth is a violent, self-cente...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Changes in the Characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Over the course of the play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth significantly change with respect to their characters and their personalities. ... Lady Macbeth's strong power is used to effortlessly persuade her weak husband. ... Macbeth's character is physically strong and mentally weak, and it is this weakness that instigates the downfall and change of Macbeth, whereas Lady Macbeth seems to be quite the opposite of her husband. ... Although Macbeth was weak at first, it was the strong Lady Macbeth who helped him through the first mur...

• Word Count: 389
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate