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Is Macbeth A Tragic Hero Research Paper

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George Ash
Mrs. Pote
English II
22 May 2017
Is Macbeth a Tragic Hero? Macbeth is a Tragic Hero, as this was demonstrated many times throughout the play. Macbeth forced his way into the throne, which was not the right way to gain the throne, and also lied to multiple people throughout the play. Macbeth does not really have a downfall from his position, but he does have a mental breakdown, and if someone is not mentally right in a critical position like Macbeth’s, that could be catastrophic. It could not only hurt Macbeth, but it could hurt his wife, and everyone he rules over. Macbeth’s breakdowns were not only confusing but they were troubling to the people that had to watch them. When Macbeth says to the empty chair, “ Thou canst not say
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