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How Tragic Flaws Motivate the Heroes of Shakespeare's Plays

This character analysis essay compares the tragic figures of Hamlet and Macbeth. The student notes that both characters are ultimately driven to act against their best interests by tragic flaws of ambition (Macbeth) and indecision (Hamlet).
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Bridget's feedback:

"Your compare and contrast is off to a good start, with your evidence clearly organized into body paragraphs. I'm curious to see what conclusions you draw in your finished draft.

To start moving in that direction, I suggest refining your purpose and framework. Let's zoom in on the introduction to explore this recommendation: you do well in establishing the two texts, the focus on tragic flaw, and which two characters you will explore. The second sentence is a little confusing -- taking that second-sentence observation as a jumping off point, can you explain the significance of the "directly opposite" nature of the faults? Part of answering this will entail explicitly establishing the purpose for lining these two texts up for comparison; doing so will contribute to a thesis that unifies both texts under one clear analytical statement. Despite the differences, do you find a common idea (message, theme, warning, interest) that Shakespeare might be expressing across both texts? Try examining the fate of each character and the way each plot plays out (i.e., the endings): what happens to characters can often give insight into what the writer's oeuvre is "saying" about tragic flaws or the specific weaknesses. Then, check in on this as you move through each body paragraph, which will allow the reader to follow how the argument builds up holistically."

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