English 1302 3rd Period 4/22/13 Reading Log Two “Macbeth” Part One: Author Biography William Shakespeare was born in April of 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon. Shakespeare had three kids‚ Hamnet‚ Susanna‚ and Judith‚ with his wife Anne Hathaway. After the birth of his children‚ Shakespeare was not seen again until 1592‚ which is when he began to emerge in the theatrical world. At the peak of his career he wrote plays such as‚ Hamlet‚ Julius Caesar‚ Macbeth and many more. In 1611 Shakespeare retired in Stratford
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Freud’s theory can also be applied to William Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ as both instincts provide a way of examining Macbeth’s decisions throughout the play. Macbeth’s life changed he meets the three witches‚ and hears their prophecy for him and his comrade. His belief in the witches predictions drove him to commit several murders‚ though ultimately he fulfills the aspects of the prophecy that he fought so hard to prevent. Those decisions Macbeth made were based on him being ambitious‚ paranoid‚ and fearful
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Dramatic Irony in Macbeth Introduction: William Shakespeare effectively uses dramatic irony to intrigue the reader and deepen the impact of the consequences Macbeth ultimately faces. Dramatic Irony Definition: Dramatic Irony is a literary term that defines a situation in the play where the reader knows more than the character does. Thesis: Throughout the play Macbeth‚ the reader is given the advantage of knowing more things than the characters in the play through the literary device‚ dramatic
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Macbeth Thane of Glamis and Cawdor General in the King’s army Physical description and traits: Macbeth is ambitious‚ as well as superstitious‚ he is known for his military prowess‚ boldness and bravery. He is peerless‚ affectionate‚ loyal‚ dominant in imposing stern terms upon he vanquished. He is hubris‚ as well as an opportunist. He has a conscience‚ which hinders him at first in securing the crown. Role in Play: Macbeth is the protagonist‚ he is also the tragic hero. Role in the Plot:
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Macbeth Journals 1. Murder Murder is a recurring theme in the tragedy of Macbeth. Although there are countless murders‚ the play DOES distinguish between honorable and dishonorable violence. For example‚ Macbeth begins to form an internal conflict prior to murdering Duncan. The conflict can be seen throughout lines 34-64 of Scene 2 in Act two‚ specifically with the lines‚ “I see thee yet‚ in form as palpable as this which now I draw.” This murder is definitely seen as a dishonorable death‚
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biggest factor out of all of the motifs is ambition. In the play Macbeth‚ Macbeth’s tragic flaw was ambition. Macbeth was to greedy to realize that what he was doing was exactly how the witches predicted. In the beginning of this play Macbeth and his good friend Banquo come into contact with three witches. These witches tell the two of them there future. For Macbeth it was you’re going to be a king and the king of all kings. As for Banquo it was as good for him but for his children it is very promising
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Stained Red In the play Macbeth‚ by Williams Shakespeare‚ blood is a key motif that is traced and envelops the overall theme. In the play‚ a Scottish general by the name of Macbeth indulges in a bloody rise to power and a tragic downfall. Set in medieval Scotland‚ Macbeth lets his thirst for power and his manipulative wife by the name of Lady Macbeth convince him to go on a rampage of murder stemming into chaos and eventual death for the once honorable general. Blood is prominently mentioned throughout
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Macbeth Study Guide Questions Act I‚ sc.i : 1) This scene is an effective and dramatic opening to the play‚ as we meet the three witches‚ also known as the Weird Sisters. We quickly point out that these witches possess powers meant only for evil and pain‚ as they are already placed in a meeting area in a setting that only screams evil‚ since it is raining with lightning bolts striking the ground nearby. But what truly makes the witches evil in the sense is that they chant together of meeting with
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Violence in Macbeth In the play Macbeth there is a lot of violence happening during the play. Some of the events that happened in Macbeth is when Macbeth killed Duncan‚ when she kills her best friend Banquo. This research paper will be about some of the events that had some type of violence during the play. In the play Macbeth one of the main events is when Macbeth killed Duncan. In act 2 scene 3&4 is when they kill Duncan. In the book it says that “Macbeth says that Duncan is still asleep. He
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At the beginning of the play Macbeth is a very brave solider and also is known as the Thane of Glamis. He is known as a person of great value. Macbeth has an encounter with the witches where they tell him his prophecies. Macbeth all of a sudden has an impatient ambition come to him. Right after the first prophecy of being named Thane of Cawdor becomes true; Macbeth starts to think about murdering King Duncan in order for him to become King. Also there is love in Macbeth‚ as he is married and tells
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