Macbeth

Definition

Macbeth is the tragic hero of Shakespeare's play named after him. Initially portrayed as noble and valiant, his ambition leads him down a path of corruption and ultimately his downfall.

Related terms

Tragic Hero: A tragic hero is a protagonist in a tragedy who possesses noble qualities but also has a fatal flaw that leads to their downfall.

Ambition:

Ambition refers to having strong desires or goals and being determined to achieve them.

Hubris: Hubris is excessive pride or overconfidence that often leads tragic heroes to make poor decisions.