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In a chart, identify the characteristics of tragedy in Macbeth. To what extent is Macbeth redeemed in Act Five? In what ways could he be considered a tragic hero rather than a villain?
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A tragic hero, according to the description on page 347, is someone who "comes to ruin because of an error in judgment or a tragic flaw".
Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are tragic heroes.
A tragic flaw is the weakness of the tragic hero that ultimately brings about their ruin.
Lady Macbeth and Macbeth both share the same tragic flaw of being overly ambitious and power-hungry.
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