17. Examine Aristotle’s theory of tragedy in light of this play. In what ways does the theory fit, and in what ways does the theory not fit? The play, Macbeth, in some ways follows Aristotle’s theory of a tragedy, while in other ways it goes it’s own route.. Aristotle states that tragic heroes possess four main qualities such as goodness, superiority, a tragic flaw, and a tragic realization. He also believed that tragedies arouse pity and fear in the audience, which feels sorry for the ch…
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