Macbeth
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What is Humanism in Renaissance Literature?
One of the major intellectual movements in the late medieval and Renaissance periods was Humanism. Humanist thinkers were critical of Church doctrine, and they emphasized the power of natural reason to understand the world without recourse to religious faith. In this blog post, we’ll explore what humanism is, how it influenced European thought, and who the most well-known humanist thinkers…
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Explain Macbeth as a Tragic Hero
In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, the protagonist is a tragic hero. Tragic heroes are people who have been dealt an unfortunate hand but do not give up and continue with the fight even if it means their death. In a way, these characters are admired for how they persevere in the face of adversity. Macbeth is a tragedy…
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