Aspects Of Tragedy

Tragedy:
A fatal event or affair dealing with a serious theme typically involving a great person destined to experience downfall or utter destruction. Through a flaw or conflict with an overpowering force.

Macbeth can be considered a good example of a Tragedy firstly because it is considered to be one of Shakespeare’s Tragedies. Secondly Macbeth has a clear structure, which shows readers how Macbeth was seen as a hero, a loyal, truthful and brave soldier but then experienced downfall. The wickedness, greed and irrationality of his wife led him to want to have and take things forcefully although he was not destined to it. His involvement with witches and witchcraft led him to experience utter destruction due to the weakness he has for his wife since she is so dominant. Therefore Macbeth can be seen as a tragedy.

On the other hand An Inspector Calls cannot be considered a good example of a tragedy this is because AIC is more of a mysterious, tension filled play. It is focused on not just one individual but on 7 main characters. None of these characters face utter destruction they instead are given a second chance to make things right. The characters get a wake up call in AIC whereas in a Tragedy the individual is driven by a spiritual force, hate and anger, love and despair. Lastly AIC is a morality play designed to make audiences think about what has been said and done. Therefore AIC cannot be seen as a tragedy.

Hamlet

Firstly the main thing that I found interesting about Hamlet is his clear, honest, and beautiful speeches, which help us, understand what he feels. Hamlet is different than any other Shakespeare character that I know. His anger and hatred for his uncle made him unable to control his emotions and lash out. Causing him to harm his loved one, Ophelia making her also crazy. The play follows a structure that clearly