Macbeth is a tragic hero

Question 1

He is a hero figure, who is no stranger to war

Answer 1

• “Brave Macbeth”
• “He unseamed him from the nave to th’ chops, And fixed his head upon our battlements

Question 2

• MB is overly ambitious
• He knows that the regicide is purley for his gain

Answer 2

“I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition”

Question 3

• MB knows that he would be CONDEMNING his soul to hell
• greatest sin to comit as he was apointed by God

Answer 3

“Stars, hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires”

Question 4

MB feels guilty

Answer 4

“Methought i heard a voice ‘sleep no more Macbeth does murder sleep’”

Question 5

Macbeth is fated to die

Answer 5

“Macduff was from his mother’s womb Untimely ripped”

Question 6

• MB is brave / heroic once again
• We are once again reminded of the man we were first introduced to

Answer 6

“I will not yeild to kiss the ground before young Malcom’s feet”