The Tragic Hero, Macbeth

Through The Tragedy of Macbeth, the readers witness the rise and fall of the power of Macbeth from a loved and respected nobleman to a feared tyrant. He is a tragic hero who was brought to his demise by his own ambition, guilt, fear and self-doubt. Macbeth is pictured as a valiant hero, a courageous warrior, and one of King Duncan's most favored generals. Macbeth's greed first became apparent upon meeting the three witches whose prophecies told of Macbeth becoming the Thane of Cawdor. When the first prophesy becomes reality, Macbeth immediately longs for more power. He reveals his tru…