Proving Macbeth is a Literary Tragedy
Macbeth, another of William Shakespeare’s amazing tragedies. A literary tragedy is a literary work that tells of the downfall of a superior character in significant events. It will be proven throughout this essay, that Macbeth is a literary tragedy. Macbeth is a piece of literary work that is well known and studied by many. ... Macbeth tells of the downfall of a character. This play shows the physical and emotion downfall of Macbeth. ... ” (Macbeth 2. ... 85) By the end of the play, Macbeth has become a ruthless killer and no longer cares, “Direness, familiar to my slaughterous thoughts, cannot once start me.” (Macbeth 5. ... 15+16) Macbeth shows the downfall of a superior character. Macbeth is a general in the Scottish army who is shown as a hero during the beginning of the play. It is ironic because Macbeth has defeated a traitor and he will become one.