To what extent does Macbeth fit Aristotle's definition of a tragic hero? Aristotle once said, “A man cannot become a hero until he sees the root of his downfall.” » According to Aristotle, the characteristic of a tragic hero is a man of noble stature and occupying a high status. There should be a fatal flaw that will ultimately lead to his downfall, the tragedy is usually raised by his character's fatal flaw and the audience should feel pity or fear for that character. Although there is less pity or fear for Macbeth, Macbeth is still a character who portrays a tragic hero through his nobility, high status, hamartia, and error of judgment. In Macbeth, Macbeth was a brave and strong nobleman. He was the leader of King Duncan's army, and his actions as a general won him battle and are described by a captain. “The brave Macbeth, laughing at his luck, fought his way to Macdonwald.” 1.2.15-17 “My brave parent! What a worthy man! 1.2.24 proves that Macbeth is a nobleman and worthy of high status, because his army admires him and the king himself is proud and admires Macbet....