Part one of term paper
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 tragic hero. There are many factors that contribute to Macbeth¡¦s degeneration. ...

Part two of term paper
... which eventually dooms him. Macbeth¡¦s character gradually degenerates from that of a noble man to that of a violent individual. At first, Shakespeare shows Macbeth¡¦s exceptional nature as well as his high position. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is portrayed as a brave, selfless warrior - competent and loyal to his lord Duncan. He defends Duncan by killing Macdonwald and the forces of the traitorous Thane of Cawdor. He performs these acts not because he enjoys slaughtering peop ...