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The main character, Macbeth is a classic example of a Shakespearean tragic hero. At the beginning of the play, Shakespeare defines Macbeth as a hero very clearly to the reader. However, as the play progresses, Shakespeare gradually indicates that Macbeth is a tr ....

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.... Duncan by killing Macdonwald and the forces of the traitorous Thane of Cawdor. He performs these acts not because he enjoys slaughtering people, but because he is addicted to the fame, royal favor, and titles such as ¡§valor¡¦s minion¡¨ (Shakespeare, 13) and ¡§Bellona¡¦s bridegroom¡¨ (Shakespeare, 15). No doubt he also rejoices in the success that crowns his efforts in battle. Macbeth remains an honorable gentleman until he begins to covet the kingship. He is not a criminal and has no criminal tendencies. Gradually, Macbeth¡¦s error in being guided too much by outside forces brings ruin to him. Macbeth¡¦s strong belief in t ....