Flawed Prophesies: Macbeth and Star Wars
Robert Allbritain
Dr. Jess McCall
Intro to Literature
04/09/13
Flawed Prophesies: Paper #3 A long time ago, in a land far away, Macbeth, the evil tyrant, once ruled. The story of Macbeth, which was written by the infamous William Shakespeare, is a great tragedy. Although very well beyond the time of modern readers; Macbeth’s classical themes of betrayal, guilt, and revenge are still shown in most modern tragedies. The play of Macbeth seems to very similar to the modern sci-fi films Star Wars (Episode 1-6), written and produced by George Lucas, for the sheer fact that both heroes of the stories turn to the dark side, which inedibility leads to their destruction. Although the main character, Macbeth, starts off as a good man eventually greed leads to his demise. Prophecies in both cases of the stories were just the spark for the fire, which rapidly grew out of control. Macbeth, once a hero, changed into a villain due to supernatural powers and other devices.
Destiny has a way of making us all look like fools. In the story of Macbeth several characters fell due to prophecy by supernatural powers. An instance where this is relevant is in the beginning of the play, when the three Witches inform Macbeth and Banquo of their futures. Although they both don’t know the facts correctly, in both of their futures death awaits. Right after the epiphany Macbeth witnessed he sought to take the throne by force, where much bloodshed had commenced. Banquo, Macbeth’s loyal friend, knew of the actions that were going happen, yet he didn’t stop it. The story of Macbeth is similar to film Star Wars in the same way that Anakin Skywalker, who was prophesied to be the chosen one, turned to the evil villain we know as Darth Vadar. Although found by chance Anakin, the young boy from Tatooine, was prophesied to be the chosen one for the sheer fact that of his high midichlorian count. The Jedi Council knew from the start that Anakin was heading down the dark side, yet Jedi Knight Obi-wan
Dr. Jess McCall
Intro to Literature
04/09/13
Flawed Prophesies: Paper #3 A long time ago, in a land far away, Macbeth, the evil tyrant, once ruled. The story of Macbeth, which was written by the infamous William Shakespeare, is a great tragedy. Although very well beyond the time of modern readers; Macbeth’s classical themes of betrayal, guilt, and revenge are still shown in most modern tragedies. The play of Macbeth seems to very similar to the modern sci-fi films Star Wars (Episode 1-6), written and produced by George Lucas, for the sheer fact that both heroes of the stories turn to the dark side, which inedibility leads to their destruction. Although the main character, Macbeth, starts off as a good man eventually greed leads to his demise. Prophecies in both cases of the stories were just the spark for the fire, which rapidly grew out of control. Macbeth, once a hero, changed into a villain due to supernatural powers and other devices.
Destiny has a way of making us all look like fools. In the story of Macbeth several characters fell due to prophecy by supernatural powers. An instance where this is relevant is in the beginning of the play, when the three Witches inform Macbeth and Banquo of their futures. Although they both don’t know the facts correctly, in both of their futures death awaits. Right after the epiphany Macbeth witnessed he sought to take the throne by force, where much bloodshed had commenced. Banquo, Macbeth’s loyal friend, knew of the actions that were going happen, yet he didn’t stop it. The story of Macbeth is similar to film Star Wars in the same way that Anakin Skywalker, who was prophesied to be the chosen one, turned to the evil villain we know as Darth Vadar. Although found by chance Anakin, the young boy from Tatooine, was prophesied to be the chosen one for the sheer fact that of his high midichlorian count. The Jedi Council knew from the start that Anakin was heading down the dark side, yet Jedi Knight Obi-wan
Citations: -Macbeth -Star Wars(Episode 1-6)