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Macbeth is a butcher." Discuss this statement exploring the ideas of Macbeth as a tragic hero and that the murder may or may not be entirely his fault. In your answer consider the role of the witches, Lady Macbeth, Macbeth's indecision and his fatal flaw, ambition. You must support your answer with specific reference to and quotes from the play.


The play, "Macbeth" by Shakespeare is entirely focused on the main character, Macbeth. In this play there are many complex themes and symbols that ties in with Macbeth's character. One particular debate is on whether Macbeth's a tragic hero or a "butcher". This is a particularly difficult topic to discuss as Macbeth's character constantly fluctuates as the play progresses.

Despite many actions taken by Macbeth are seen as tyrannical and evil, he is nevertheless a typical Shakespearean hero. He is courageous, sympathetic, trapped by his own imagination and guilt, has a weakness that leads to his downfall and is......

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