The Arrogance of Mabeth

Throughout history and literature, one(a) sees many types of heroes. unriv on the wholeed such(prenominal) type, the tragical hero, was ceremonious by Aristotle, a classical philosopher. In his poetics, Aristotle de nisusates the qualities of a tragic hero. According to him, a tragic hero is a portion that starts at the top of his/her ordination and falls to its very depths through with(predicate) and internal weakness or poor decision. In Macbeth, Shakespeare creates such a reference book. Through and query peripeteia, nemesis and its resulting anagnorisis, hamartia, it is evident that Shakespeares purpose of Macbeth exemplifies the classic tragic hero.\nMacbeth experiences peripeteia, one of the qualities necessary for a character to be considered a tragic hero. Peripeteia is a Grecian term that means policy change of fortune. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is a well- prise and admired co-captain of the army. Ross tells the poove that Macbeth fought valorously until he was able to master the Norwegians, and the Captain concurs, So they doubly redoubled strokes upon the foe (Act I blastoff II, line 38). He illustrates that Macbeth demonstrates persistence on the battlefield. not only is Macbeth respected by his peers, he is also respected by the king. Because of his successes, Macbeth, already the Thane of Glamis, is awarded the position, Thane of Cawdor. As can be seen, Macbeth is regarded lovingly by his king as well as his comrades. In fact, the peerless King Duncan greets Macbeth O valiant cousin! applaudable gentlemen! (Act I Scene II, line 24). Macbeth recognizes that the king appreciates him; he says, He hath honored me of late, and I concord bought/Golden opinion from all sorts of people (Act I Scene VII, lines 32-33). Clearly, Macbeth is a respected element of society, and this respect if further homely when the people choose him to bee king after Duncan is murdered. In this manner, Macbeth reaches the round top of his so ciety. However, this reputation changes when he meets the witches, l...