Tragic Hero or Villain? MacBeth the play is considered a tragedy and every tragedy needs a tragic hero. There are many factors that caused the degeneration of Macbeth. Macbeth is not a villlian in this story he is a tragic hero. The major factor that started the downfall was the prophecy by the witches in Act 1, Scene 3. The witches were praising Macbeth. The first witch said, “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis!” …showed first 75 words of 905 total…

…showed last 75 words of 905 total…evidence above proves that Macbeth is a tragic hero. The characteristic of a tragic hero is that they have to be of high status not just a common person. Also a tragic hero must have a character flaw, like Macbeth. Also the tragic hero must commit a crime or something horrible that will lead to their downfall. All these are qualities of Macbeth and this is why he can be classified as a tragic hero.