MACBETH

Elements of Tragedy


1) Must have a tragic hero


2)Must be fated to fall


3)Internal and External conflict

4)Dramatic Foils


5)The audience learns something about the nature of human existence


Elements of Tragic Hero


1)Noble Birth


2)Loyal, virtuous, full of high morals


3)Tragic Flaw


4)Tragic flaw causes downfall


5)Audience learns something through the characters downfall

Dramatic Foils (definition): Two characters that contrast as a way to bring out their character traits (or personalities)


Example:
Macbeth/Banquo and Macbeth/ Lady Macbeth


List of Motifs from ACT 1.

BIRDS-Eagles, Sparrows, Marlet

*Fair is foul, Foul is fair* 

Weather 

The idea of things being planted or grown