Final Thoughts: Tragedy, Symbols, and Theme

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Final Thoughts: Tragedy, Symbols, and Theme Macbeth Final Thoughts: Tragedy, Symbols, and Theme

Tragedy: When the protagonist dies Hamartia: tragic flaw/excess of some character trait that leads to his downfall and the downfall of others Tragic hero: character of high standing who must oppose some conflicting force, either external/internal Macbeth must face the evil forces of the witches who are pitted against him Macbeth’s ambition is his hamartia or tragic flaw Macbeth’s death releases him from life’s burdens His country is released from the disorder and chaos caused by the supernatural influence that has caused Macbeth’s downfall.

Darkness-Scotland remains dark once Duncan is murdered Symbols in Macbeth Evil-Witches Disorder-Nature out of balance (horses eating each other/murder of king) Darkness-Scotland remains dark once Duncan is murdered Good-Malcolm, Donalbain Order-The king’s loyal subjects should remain loyal Light-Lady Macbeth’s candle

Evil deeds beget (cause further) evil deeds Themes in Macbeth When the natural order is out of balance, then all society becomes disordered Evil deeds beget (cause further) evil deeds One cannot escape the guilt of a purely heinous act such as murder Good ultimately will overcome evil Be cautious of ambition. Too much of it may cause one to cause evil deeds. Friendship and loyalty are better than power and money. Be wary of those that counsel you to commit evil acts.