Outline of MacBeth (Notes)

Elements of Tragedy

1) Tragic Hero


2) Fated to fall


3) internal or external conflict


4) dramatic foils


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


Elements of Tragic Hero

1) Noble birth


2) Tragic Flaw causes downfall


3) loyal, full of high morals


4) Audience learns something through the character's downfall.


5) Tragic Flaw


Dramatic Foils (definition): two characters that contrast as a way to bring out their characters traits or personality.

Example: Banquo/Macbeth and Macbeth/Lady Macbeth

List of Motifs from ACT 1.
Birds: Egales, Sparrows, Martlet, Raven, Crows
Fair is foul and Foul is fair
Weather
The idea of things being planted or grown