Aristotle's Catharsis In Macbeth

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Aristotle explained every tragedy should have a catharsis a “purging effect” referring to a purging of

emotions, and sometimes a renewal resulting from pity, sorrow and sympathy10. In Macbeth there is a

clear catharsis achieved in the emotions for the tragic hero: At the outset of the play the audience

admires Macbeth as he illustrates a confident, heroic soldier. As the play progresses we deviate this

feeling of total affection for Macbeth; starting to feel pity for him, due to the decisions he has made. As

Macbeth actions became even more malicious the audience start to experiment hater for his behavior.

Ultimately when Macduff murders him we feel sorrow for how thing

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