A study conducted in 1988 to 1994 amongst young American adults involved a selection of demographic and health characteristics. 1  A population-based sample of 8,602 men and women ages 17â39 years participated. Lifetime prevalence were estimated based on six mood measures: 2  major depressive episode (MDE) 8.6%,
Othello is considered to be a prime example of Aristotelian drama; it focuses upon a very small cast of characters, one of the smallest seen in Shakespeare's body of work, has few distractions from the main plot arc, and concentrates on just a few central themes.
Macbeth's punishment, however, is deserved of his crime since there can be no other end. Aristotle also states a tragic hero should not face a complete loss; however, Macbeth never learns anything from his mistakes. The hero should also be virtuous, but Macbeth does not possess any virtues. He murders his friends and innocent women and children all to maintain his throne. For a character to be considered an Aristotelian tragic hero he must possess all characteristics of Aristotle's theory. Macbeth possesses some of these characteristics but not others; therefore, he cannot be considered the Aristotelian tragic hero of Shakespeare's play.