William Shakespeare's Macbeth does fit the classic Greek definition of tragedy. The classic Greek definition of tragedy consists of four requirements, figure of heroism, fate must have its way, the protagonist must fall, and pity/fear experienced by the audience for the protagonist. ... As the audience undergoes the tragedy with Macbeth, they feel a sense of pity and fear that one would receive the same fate as the protagonist. ... He is now beginning the descent of tragedy that will entice Macbeth further into the black hole, also know as the transpire of tragedy. Dramatic irony is...

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As is only expected in traditional tragedy, Shakespeare's dark tale Macbeth, concludes with a righteous character, Malcolm, the heir to the Throne of Scotland, commenting on what has passed. ... For this they must also be condemned. ... She too loves her husband; her first words to the audience (after reading Macbeth's letter) include her solemn wish that Macbeth will indeed 'be what [he is] promised'. ... Similarly, her rapid and pathetic fall into madness evokes our sympathy. ... These actions, regardless of his righteous qualities, leave Malcolm and the audience to sur...

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In The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare, he uses darkness to represent unnatural and evil found all over the play.William Shakespeare also includes the hideously evil witches into the play purposely to entertain King James I's fascination with witches. ... Macbeth allows himself to becomes accustomed to getting his way through murder and then lets the evil seep through him like a plant needing sunlight to live.The tragic hero's impending death made the audience pay attention when the play is being performed. ... Macbeth evoked on himself when he spoke to the witches earlier ...

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• Grade Level: High School