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Monster Essays - Macbeth: The Use of the Classical Tragic Mold in Character Development
Macbeth: The Use of the Classical Tragic Mold in Character Development
In Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth, there are many characters. Only
one character stands out, and his name is in the title of the play.
Macbeth's character was made in the mold of the ancient Greek tragic hero.
Besides being endowed by Shakespeare with an abundance and variety of
potential traits and characteristics, Macbeth also follows the Classical
Tragic Mold, which is presented with a hefty supply of hubris, and in this
case, ambition. Because Macbeth follows the Classical Tragic Mold, he is a
Classical Tragic Hero.
The first step o....
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