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    Much like Macbeth did to Duncan‚ Banquo and the whole land of Scotland in order to gain power and become Thane of Cawdor and eventually King. Macbeth betrayed Scotland‚ but he wasn’t the only one at fault. Lady Macbeth and the three witches took a role in the destruction and betrayal that went on in Scotland. Also‚ Macbeth shows his betrayal by befriending Duncan and Banquo then plotting against them and killing them in order for him to become Thane of Cawdor and King. Finally‚ Macbeth shows his

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    In the play ’Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ the character is said to descend into madness and throughout the play we can see certain characters that would be said to have been instrumental to his downfall. It could be argued that the witches are more responsible than Macbeth himself. Although Macbeth takes the action that leads to his downfall‚ he perhaps would not have done this if the witches had not told him that he would be king. In Act 1‚ Scene 3‚ the witches tell Macbeth that he is thane

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    Macbeth: How is control and power shown in the play Macbeth? I have been looking at the play Macbeth and how power and control are shown in it. I will be analysing ways in which Shakespeare shows this throughput the play and what effect this has on the audience. Firstly‚ I will be looking at Act 1 Scene 1‚ which is the first appearance of the witches and helps sets the tone for the rest of the play. Throughout the play Shakespeare portrays the witches as being evil. One of the main quotes

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    I think that it is very possible that Macbeth has PTSD otherwise known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Throughout the story‚ Macbeth seems to show symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is an emotional illness that usually develops as a result of a terribly frightening‚ life-threatening‚ or otherwise highly unsafe experience. He starts experiencing terrifying events after he became a murderer. Macbeth started to experience symptoms. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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    moment in the play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare is how we see after many internal conflicting struggles Macbeth has‚ with good and evil he chooses to commit a murder. After Lady Macbeth received a letter from her husband informing her of the witches prophesy‚ of him becoming King and then her argument with Macbeth about the need to kill the current King Duncan‚ the play then sets up the inner conflict that Macbeth faces. Through many manipulating ways Macbeths wife‚ Lady Macbeth‚ swayed her husband

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    Element Definintion ACT in the play Exposition: What you need to know. Background information is presented‚ main characters are introduced‚ and the conflict is established. ACT 1 First 2 scenes Rising action: The conflicts and challenges encountered by the characters. How they respond keeps the story moving forward. ACT 2‚ 3rd scene - Act 3‚ 3rd scene Climax: The turning point in the conflict. Tension builds until the main character must make a decision or take action that determines the

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    Original Text | Modern Text | | Enter ANTONIO‚ SALARINO‚ and SOLANIO | ANTONIO‚ SALARINO‚ and SOLANIO enter. | 5 | ANTONIOIn sooth‚ I know not why I am so sad.It wearies me; you say it wearies you.But how I caught it‚ found it‚ or came by it‚What stuff ’tis made of‚ whereof it is born‚I am to learn.And such a want-wit sadness makes of me‚That I have much ado to know myself. | ANTONIOTo be honest‚ I don’t know why I’m so sad. I’m tired of it‚ and you say you’re tired of it too. But I have

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    Scene 1.1 In the beginning of this scene it starts off with Orsino who is Duke of Illyria‚ and he listening to music‚ he then talks about how the music gets him in the mood for love. Right after he is saying how music gets him in the mood‚ he tells the musicians to stop playing and to get lost. Curio who is a gentleman attending to Orsino asks him if he wants to go hunting for deer‚ but Orsino explains to Curio that the thought of killing a deer reminds him of the time he first met Olivia. Valentine

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    A contradiction is a idea that disagrees with itself as one part of the idea falsifies another portion. Most contradictions are related to an ideology‚ as ideology is derived from a “perfect” concept. However‚ true perfection is not possible so a gap forms between concept and reality. Since people are not perfect‚ the ideology cannot be fully implemented‚ thus leading to mistakes which manifest as contradictions. This divergence is apparent with ideas that are radical since they go against the “dominant

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    English Language: Shakespeare: Macbeth (CA) ------------------------------------------------- A major conflict in Macbeth is the struggle between his ambition and his sense of right and wrong. Explore how conflict arises in Macbeth after the first prophecy proves true particular reference to Act 1 and act 2 Macbeth is a famous play by William Shakespeare known for its violence. The story begins as one of a loyal and honorable hero of Scotland. However‚ Macbeth’s character changes gradually during

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