As you consider this question, think about Macbeth as a tragic hero. Was he to blame for his own destruction, or did persons and/or events manipulate him and cause his end?
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Project 3 is worth 100 points. It is worth 12 percent of your course grade. For this project, you will
complete the question in Part A and the question in Part B. Please review the appendix in this
course for more about thesis statements, paragraphs, MLA style, and conventions before you
begin this project. The rubrics are provided so you know how you will be graded and what is
required. Please look over them as well as reading the comments under each choice. Essays should
be 600 words. If you choose the video option in Part A, it should be about 5 minutes. Complete Part
A and Part B of your project in the places indicated in this document (scroll down).
Part A
Who is to blame for the downfall of Macbeth?
As you consider this question, think about Macbeth as a tragic hero. Was he to blame for his own
destruction, or did persons and/or events manipulate him and cause his end? Consider all who
influenced and manipulated Macbeth. Consider the type of person he was and what his motivation
was to act as he did. Who was the real cause of his problems? Discuss all aspects mentioned here
as you seek to answer that question.
Written Essay Option
You may answer the question for Part A by writing a 600 word essay. You may research the issue
from an outside source, but then be sure to include a proper MLA Works Cited page and in-line
citation (see the appendix for more on these).
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