and the Effect of Outside Influences on His Nature The
contributions of Macbeth towards his fate in becoming the
"tragic hero" is evident from the first act. Like other of
Shakespearean plays, the tragic hero, Macbeth, is noble,
honourable and highly respected by the general public at the
start of the play. Unfortunately Macbeth contributes to his own
fate more than what is implied. What seems to be his strengths,
backfires and these become his weaknesses. During the play,
Macbeth's strengths were ambition, courage, and honour. Prior to
the murders Macbeth utilised his strengths well and this earned
him a new title: "Thane of Cawdor". "For brave Macbeth-well he
deserves that name. Disdaining fortune, with his brandish'd
steel, Which smoked with bloody execution, Like valour's minion
carv'd out his passage, Till he fac'd the slave." (Act 1, Scene
2, Lines 16-20). However, after the murder of Banquo, his
ambition and superstitious nature clouded his morals and common
sense. Pride and ambition were a main contri