The document discusses whether Macbeth from Shakespeare's play can be considered a tragic hero, murderer, madman, or victim. It defines a tragic hero as a character with a fatal flaw or error in judgment that leads to their downfall. Examples of flaws are given as ambition, greed, or weakness. The document also provides definitions for murderer and madman. It raises the question of whether Macbeth was simply manipulated by his ambitious wife Lady Macbeth into committing his evil acts.