Macbeth – Hero or Villain Macbeth is an interesting character. Do we consider Macbeth a hero or a villain? There has been much disagreement over this. As the story progresses Macbeth’s fortune takes different turns, some for good, some for bad. Macbeth changes from “brave Macbeth” to “bloodier villain” all in a short period of time. Anything and everything effected Macbeth’s fortune, from when he kills Duncan, to when his wife is tragically killed. …showed first 75 words of 788 total…

…showed last 75 words of 788 total…rightful king. The process form the noble thane to the tyrant is a slow one but in the end Macbeth is evil, receiving a rightful tyrants death. Macbeth kills Young Siward and gets killed by Macduff in the end. Macbeth was a man with good qualities, but he had one bad flaw. It’s up to you to judge whether he is a hero or a villain. Obviously, I find Macbeth to be a villain.