A literary tragedy is defined as a drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, moral weakness, or inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances. From “Hamlet” to “Othello”, Shakespeare created many of history’s most memorable tragedies. Perhaps his finest is “Macbeth”. It is the story of a man, once honored and respected as a war hero, who …showed first 75 words of 1624 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1624 total…s descent into evil is caused by his tragic flaw, ambition. However, the force of the supernatural cannot be denied. The witches sparked Macbeth’s ambition, and used their powers to create apparitions that would further entice him to murder Duncan. Once he became king, they filled his thoughts with false promises of immortality. These forces move the course of action of the play. Without them, none of the play’s actions could have occurred.