Macbeth is a Shakespearean tragedy which follows the protagonist Macbeth as he plots to kill the king of Scotland and to become king himself‚ after hearing a prophecy from three witches. It follows Macbeth’s journey of betrayal‚ guilt‚ and murder‚ until his final downfall. This scene details Macbeth’s first soliloquy‚ in which he decides not to follow through with their plan of regicide‚ and the remainder of the scene consists of his wife‚ Lady Macbeth‚ arguing with him to change his mind. Lady Macbeth
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Commit Suicide is one of the serious social issues in the world. Nowadays‚ suicide rate in Malaysia is become higher and higher. According to The STAR online‚ Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said that the ratio of suicides was 1.3 for every 100‚000 people from 2007 to 2010‚ but it added that it could be higher. Cases of commit suicide are increasing every year. The majority people who commit suicide were aged between from 24 to 44‚ which is productive age group. From the research‚ we could
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play with the witches to reveal how the witches will affect the characters and foreshadows of whats to come. He does not reveal Macbeth first because he allows the readers to gain a better insight of Macbeth’s true personality. When Macbeth is revealed to the readers‚ he is praised by Duncan for his loyalty and service to him and Macbeth returns the admiration. Before he exits‚ Macbeth mutters to himself that he must hide his true face to be able to kill Duncan. “Stars‚ hide your fires;/Let not light
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Shakespeare parallels Caesar and Brutus. He repeats that Brutus says that “Caesar was ambitious” (6)‚ and that “Brutus is an honorable man” (10). By constantly comparing the two characters‚ Mark Antony is making the audience think about the two men together. He wants them to realize that he truly means the opposite‚ and that Brutus is not an honorable man‚ because an honorable man would not say such things about Caesar. Antony wants the audience to revolt against Brutus‚ rather than agree to the idea
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significance of Act 2 Scene 2. Before this scene we know that Macbeth has already killed King Duncan. We have been introduced to Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Furthermore‚ we have been introduced to the Murder‚ and guilt in the environment. This scene is essential to the plot because the scene produces and develops the character of Macbeth‚ and shows a different side of Macbeth after the murder of Duncan. It is essential also because it shows the reaction and effect the murder has put on Lady Macbeth. The
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There are several interactions between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth which give us an idea of the relationship between them. The pair first meet in the play in Act one‚ scene four. The first interaction between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in the play is at the start of scene two. Lady Macbeth reads aloud the letter that Macbeth had written to her about meeting the witches: “Glamis thou art‚ and Cawdor and shalt be‚ What thou art promised”. Lady Macbeth understands his plight; she knows that what he wants
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“Well Brutus you are noble‚ but I can tell that honorable qualities can be given in a new direction.” – Cassius. This quote spoken by Cassius shows his need to get Brutus to be part of the conspirators. This quote also reveals that many people adore Brutus and that he is a honorable man. The play “Julius Caesar” was written by William Shakespeare and takes place during the time of Caesar’s reign in Rome. Various characters‚ like the conspirators‚ loath how ambitious Caesar was so they decided to
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will become king of Scotland. The other part of me thinks it could be so. To accomplish the position of king I would need to commit murder. My dearest Lady Macbeth urges me to control my own future and murder Duncan to obtain the position. But to imagine myself‚ dagger in hand‚ scares me. Our plan seems foolproof but‚ if we should fail‚ I will surely be executed. Lady Macbeth will get Duncan’s guards drunk so that they will pass out. Then I will creep into the king’s room and kill him. Is it worth
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Macbeth Act 2 Discussion Questions Act 2‚ scene 1 1. What does Banquo give to Macbeth to give to Lady Macbeth? Who is it from? How do you think this makes Macbeth feel? Lines 15-20 How is this ironic? He gives him a diamond. It’s from the king. It makes him feel good. 2. What does Macbeth lie to Banquo about and why do you think he lies? 25-27 Dreaming about the weird sisters because he doesn’t want to draw suspicion on himself. 3. What does Macbeth
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ACT I Questions 1. As the play opens‚ you find the witches casting spells‚ chanting "Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair./ Hover through the fog and filthy air." This paradox will occur many times in the play. How can something be fair and foul at the same time? Situationally‚ I think this makes more sense when you consider it in the sense of an outcome. War can be foul‚ but the outcome fair…depending what side you are on. 2. The reader ’s first impression of Macbeth actually
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