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Examples of Interesting Thesis Statements for the Macbeth Essay
Macduff is the only character who shows real humanity in the play
Contrast his character with the lack of humanity showed by others, highlighting the specific points in which he shows “true” human emotion
The Witches are responsible for all the evils of the play
Explain why the responsibility lies on them instead of on Macbeth for his own actions.
Lady Macbeth’s rejection of her feminine traits while attempting to adopt masculine qualities is the root of all the unnatural and evil events in the play, leading to the downfall of herself and her husband.
Through the use of gender stereotypes in the play, Macbeth, Shakespeare sends a message that straying from one’s culturally assigned gender expectations is dangerous.
Through the use of gender stereotypes in the play, Macbeth, Shakespeare sends a message that straying from one’s culturally assigned gender expectations is dangerous, but only for women.
Without the presence of overwhelming guilt, Macbeth’s ambition would have led him to true success
Explain how the actions that lead most directly to his downfall are committed out of guilt and/or paranoia
Macbeth’s guilt leads to the loss of his sanity and ultimately his downfall.
When Macbeth’s honor is at its highest points, his sanity is also apparent, but when his ambition overtakes his honor, his signs of insanity show.
The characterization of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in respect to the symbolism of the blood-stained hand comes to a full circle in the last acts of the play. Having had her character reach its climactic point after the murder of Duncan, Lady Macbeth begins her emotional breakdown. The doctor's presence only confirms the struggle she endures to maintain her persona, but the battle is ultimately lost as her suppressed emotions (brought to her conscious mind during sleep) plead for the removal of the "damned spot" (Act 5, Scene I) remaining from the day of
Macduff is the only character who shows real humanity in the play
Contrast his character with the lack of humanity showed by others, highlighting the specific points in which he shows “true” human emotion
The Witches are responsible for all the evils of the play
Explain why the responsibility lies on them instead of on Macbeth for his own actions.
Lady Macbeth’s rejection of her feminine traits while attempting to adopt masculine qualities is the root of all the unnatural and evil events in the play, leading to the downfall of herself and her husband.
Through the use of gender stereotypes in the play, Macbeth, Shakespeare sends a message that straying from one’s culturally assigned gender expectations is dangerous.
Through the use of gender stereotypes in the play, Macbeth, Shakespeare sends a message that straying from one’s culturally assigned gender expectations is dangerous, but only for women.
Without the presence of overwhelming guilt, Macbeth’s ambition would have led him to true success
Explain how the actions that lead most directly to his downfall are committed out of guilt and/or paranoia
Macbeth’s guilt leads to the loss of his sanity and ultimately his downfall.
When Macbeth’s honor is at its highest points, his sanity is also apparent, but when his ambition overtakes his honor, his signs of insanity show.
The characterization of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in respect to the symbolism of the blood-stained hand comes to a full circle in the last acts of the play. Having had her character reach its climactic point after the murder of Duncan, Lady Macbeth begins her emotional breakdown. The doctor's presence only confirms the struggle she endures to maintain her persona, but the battle is ultimately lost as her suppressed emotions (brought to her conscious mind during sleep) plead for the removal of the "damned spot" (Act 5, Scene I) remaining from the day of