Macbeth Question

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<p>Going to be on a test tomorrow, I can feel it.</p>

<p>Is Macbeth more of a classic tragedy, where someone of high-standing falls, or is it more of a story of justice. Why?</p>

<p>I think it is just about justice and to show Shakespeare's appeasement of the king and the system of justice at the time. It shows no one really gets away with treason and murder of a king. Also, it shows how it was Macbeth's fate was doomed from when he first became absorbed with the witches prophecies.</p>

<p>Any help would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Um, I've heard it being described as a classicc tragedy. Macbeth, in the beginning of the story, holds all the traits of an admirable leader (bravery, skill, loyalty, etc.). However, his character flaw (ambition) is exosed by the witches who turn Macbeth toward his downfall (murdering his friends and eventually being killed). Thus, the classic tragic hero. </p>

<p>Bleh, Macbeth was such a pain to read...</p>

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<p>but there's also the fact that while he's falling from a high position (king of scotland), he didn't start there. he made it to that point only to fall again all during the course of the play.</p>

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<p>I don't think I've ever analyzed any piece of literature more thoroughly than Macbeth. </p>

<p>I would definitely describe it as a classic tragedy.</p>

<p>Macbeth is the tragic hero who dies because of his tragic flaw (his hunger for power)</p>

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<p>lol, I've spent so much time on macbeth and analyzed it in everyway...
I actually was macbeth in the play a couple years ago.</p>

<p>I can make an argument for pretty much any point.
which is pretty much what I was doing before. I'd have to agree with surfette though.</p>