Macbeth and Hamlet Tragedies

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At a time for war, Both Hamlet and Macbeth are considered tragedies and both main characters are considered tragic heroes. There are many differences and similarities. For one, both have somewhat of a psychotic, mental breakdown at some point of the story. Hamlet is just acting crazy to deceive Claudius, while Macbeth has truly gone mad in his lust for power and selfish motives. Both are to become Royalty, with the only exception that Hamlet does it through dishonorable means. “For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand, yet let that be Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see” Macbeth (1.4 57-60). Hamlet is an automatic heir to the throne if his uncle dies. A sharp contrast between the two is that: Macbeth is not an honorable person, due to the fact that he slaughters many for pointless and superstitious motives, while Hamlet wants to avenge his father’s death. In my opinion, that would be an honorable reason for Hamlet to murder his uncle. Another thing both plays have in common is that, throughout the u...

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