PPT-To what extent is Macbeth a tragic hero?

Aristotle and the origin of tragedy Aristotle created a definition of tragedy and what we need to consider is a if Macbeth fits that definition and b if not can we still define Macbeth as a tragic hero. H. ero? . A character who . makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to his/her own destruction.. Characteristics of a Tragic Hero. #1 Noble Background. Since tragedy involves the “fall” of the hero, he or she must have a high position to fall from, or else there is no tragedy. People who fall from a high position in society, such as king, affect the lives of others as well. . The Introduction. . How to approach and succeed in writing a . formal essay.. Adapted from: . http://supporting-ela.wikispaces.com/file/detail/The+Dreaded+Formal+Essay+Handbook+(Tulp).docx. What is a Thesis? . Act Four/Five Analysis. Predictions (Quote the 2nd set of predictions for Macbeth; explain how they come to fruition).  . BEWARE MACDUFF . -. Macduff. kills him in the end. NEVER VANQUISHED TIL BIRNAM WOOD COMES TO DUNSINANE HILL . or “Humpty Dumpty” Revisited. Adapted from Sharon . Thomason. Classical Definition. The hero must be of a high stature, for example, a member of royalty … someone in a lofty position.. The hero must have a TRAGIC FLAW, such as HUBRIS (too much pride), too much ambition, too stubborn, too greedy, etc.. Tragic Hero?. Murderer?. Madman?. Victim?. Macbeth – . the tragic Hero. What is a “tragic hero”?. A character who . makes . an error of . judgment . or . has a . fatal flaw.. The. . error of judgment (believing in lies or gossip or threats) . “By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes.”. Introduction. Written by William Shakespeare in 1605. Macbeth is a man who overthrows the rightful King of Scotland. Shakespeare wrote Macbeth at the beginning of King James I reign. Frayer: Tragic Hero. Tragic Hero. Characteristics of a tragic hero: Major Four. Position: ( notes). Tragic Flaw: (notes). Reversal: (notes). Recognition: (notes). Vocabulary:. Peripetea:. Hamartia:. Catastrophe:. The Tragic Process. The Tragic Hero. In Shakespeare’s era, a tragedy always focused on the tragic protagonist:. A person of high stature whose personal flaw causes him to choose wrongly.. Progression of the Tragic Process . Drama where the central character(s) suffer disaster/great misfortune. Definition:. A drama in which a character (usually a good and noble person of high rank) is brought to a disastrous end in his or her confrontation with a superior force (fortune, the gods, social forces, universal values), but also comes to understand the meaning of his or her deeds and to accept an appropriate punishment. (. Author Study Questions. Canto 1 & 3 Questions. Canto 5 & 34 Questions. Hero’s Journey Tracking Sheet. Macbeth Vocab Part I. Tragedy: . a play dealing with tragic events that has an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of a main character.. Please copy into the Class Notes section of your notebook. Vocabulary needed to understand a . Tragic Hero. …. Catharsis . – Greek, meaning to purify, purge, or clean. Audience feels a combination of pity and fear as they watch the hero’s terrible fate unfold.. Macbeth. William Shakespeare. Sources: Mrs. Golden and Prestwick House . Shakespeare and His Times. When William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was born in Stratford-on-Avon, England, Queen Elizabeth I was the ruling . “. A man doesn’t become a hero until he can see the root of his own downfall.” – . Aristotle. Remember this…. Tragic hero = protagonist who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to his/her downfall. arouses . pity and fear in the audience so that we may be purged of unsettling . emotions…. This emotional release can be pleasurable and exhilarating, not depressing. This emotional release is known as .