Exploring Aristotelian Tragedy in Shakespeare's Macbeth




    Aristotle's "Poetics" serves as a guide for classical tragedy, where he discusses key elements such as the tragic hero, hamartia, and catharsis. Among the literary texts I studied during my B.A., Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' is a masterpiece that reflects Aristotelian principles.


Aristotle's Concept of Tragedy :


    Unlike Plato, Aristotle believed that tragedy is an imitation of a serious action that excites emotions of pity and fear in the audience. On the Other  Side Plato Thinks Quite a different way that it is the imitation , Thus Plato calls it Twice  Removed Reality. While Aristotle believed  That of course  it is imitation but it's what that helps kids to understand faster. In  works of Aristotle The hero or protagonist is the central figure who meets a tragic end because of their past actions. Discussing definition of Tragedy Aristotle Introduced Six Formative Elements of Tragedy Which Are Plot, Thought, Character, Definition , Song, Spectacle.






Macbeth :


     A Tragic Hero In "Macbeth", the protagonist is a noble warrior who faces a tragic end due to his unchecked ambition. He was a loyal Servient  of king but because of the       Prediction  of 3 witches  And his wife's strong  desire to see her husband as king, So she planned  To kill king Duncan during a function in their castle Even though  murdering  King was against Macbeth's own Morals. But finally he decided to give up and follow the the way her wife was suggesting. As According to Aristotle's definition of tragedy, the hero is neither So much good nor wholly evil.


 Hamartia :


      In the play, Macbeth's ambition, inspired by the witches' prophecy and his wife's encouragement, leads him down a path of tyranny. This journey is marked by both internal and external conflicts, resulting in violence and guilt. This embodies the essence of Aristotelian tragedy. Where the character's Can't do anything else then whatever they do according to the situation .


Conclusion :


       In summary, "Macbeth" stands as a perfect example of Aristotelian tragedy, vividly exploring the concept of hamartia and the tragic flaw through Macbeth's character. Shakespeare skillfully creates a masterpiece that suggests a character's actions determine their future, contrasting with the Indian concept of karma, which implies external influence 



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