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    Macbeth (/ m ə k ˈ b ɛ θ /, full title The Tragedie of Macbeth) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606. [a] It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Macbeth-by-ShakespeareMacbeth | Summary, Characters, & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 17, 2024 · Macbeth, tragedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written sometime in 1606–07 and published in the First Folio of 1623. The play chronicles Macbeth’s seizing of power and subsequent destruction, both his rise and his fall the result of blind ambition.

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  5. www.sparknotes.com › shakespeare › macbethMacbeth: Full Play Analysis - SparkNotes

    Macbeth is a tragedy that tells the story of a soldier whose overriding ambition and thirst for power cause him to abandon his morals and bring about the near destruction of the kingdom he seeks to rule.

  6. www.enotes.com › topics › macbethThe purpose of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth - eNotes.com

    Jul 5, 2024 · The purpose of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth is to explore the destructive effects of ambition and power on individuals and their relationships. The play delves into themes of guilt,...

  7. www.sparknotes.com › shakespeare › macbethMacbeth: Study Guide - SparkNotes

    Macbeth by William Shakespeare, which is believed to have been written around 1606, is a timeless tragedy that delves into the corrosive effects of unchecked ambition. Set against the backdrop of medieval Scotland, the play follows the tragic downfall of Macbeth, at first a brave and honorable general.

  8. www.enotes.com › topics › macbethElements of Aristotle's Tragedy in Shakespeare's Macbeth

    There are many elements of tragedy in Macbeth, including the deaths of a number of characters, multiple betrayals, and of course, the tragic downward spiral of Macbeth himself. Macbeth's path...

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    Get an answer for 'What is a tragedy, and how is it used in Shakespeare's Macbeth?' and find homework help for other Macbeth questions at eNotes