In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, we discover that Macbeth is a tragic hero. There are many factors, which contribute to the degeneration of Macbeth. Macbeth is very ambitious and courageous, and is later portrayed as a moral coward. All of these qualities lead to his tragic death at the end of the play. There are three major points, which contribute greatly to Macbeth\'s degeneration. The first was the prophecies, which were told to him by the witches. The second factor was when Lady Macbeth influenced and manipulated Macbeth\'s judgment. The final factor was Macbeth\'s long time ambition, which drove his desire to be king. Macbeth\'s character degenerates from a nobleman to a violent individual.
At the beginning of the play, Shakespeare describes Macbeth as a definite hero. Macbeth’s defense of Scotland is significant in the opening scene, because it portrays him as a great hero. The witches’ predictions to Macbeth after the opening scene influence......
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