Yet, while his life was tragic, his actions were far from heroic. Whether or not Macbeth was truly a hero is discussed. The concept of the tragic hero is defined and the paper concludes that Macbeth does not live up to the definition . Bibliography lists 6 sources. Specifically, Shakespeare's presentation of female submissiveness versus female autonomy, and traditional Christianity versus humanism, reflect a society which is much different than ours.
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This 6 page report discusses Henry VI, Part III, which is based on the rebellion organized by Jack Cade. In the play, modern audiences can see another example of how Shakespeare used his dramas to comment on the political and social events of his time. Bibliography lists 5 sources.