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Macbeth: A tragic hero in every angle William Shakespeare, a well-known playwright, is famous for his tragedies such as Macbeth. In these tragedies, the main character is usually referred to as a « tragic hero ». But what is a tragic hero? And how is Macbeth (main character of Macbeth) a tragic hero? Studies show that Macbeth has all the aspects of a tragic hero: he’s a powerful man of high social status, his actions affect others and he has a « tragic flaw » which wastes his talent and leads to his destruction, his death. To show that Macbeth is a tragic hero, the term « tragic hero » must be defined. A Shakespearean tragic hero has six main characteristics that distinguish him. First, he has to be a great man, in other words a man of high social status. Secondly, he has to be a powerful man in such a way that his actions have repercussions on others. He also has to reveal fundamental truths about humanity through his suffering. His great character must show a talent that is wasted. He can’t be perfect; he has to have a « tragic flaw » which leads to his destruction (death). And last but not least, when facing death, he should accept his fate, find some release or resignation. Macbeth is a man o