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    play‚ Macbeth is awarded for his heroic acts during war. (Macbeth‚ np) We could see this as good violence in the play. Violence starts turning bad when Macbeth wants to be the king of Scotland. He decided to kill King Duncan to be the ruler of Scotland. Lady Macbeth‚ his wife didn’t believe that he could kill King Duncan. She said that she wouldn’t love him the same. Macbeth doesn’t

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    accepts ideas that will benefit him in obtaining his wants; this is mainly due to the witches’ influences on him. He is coaxed into the idea that he is in fact the rightful king and this begins the process of self-damnation for Macbeth. Predominantly I will be focusing on Macbeth being and feeling secure. When the witch’s first prophesise to Macbeth he believes that he is meant to be king and the prophecies mean for him to reign. He immediately

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    an extreme form of paranoia in relation to today’s society. This character changes the way the world works‚ by altering the natural order of his kingdom. An old man describes how the world is upside-down: "Threescore and ten I can remember well‚ within the volume of which time I have seen hours dreadful and things strange: but this sore night hath trifled former knowings." (2‚ 4‚ 1-4) The public image of Macbeth changes from noble to irrational because of his actions and this can be seen through the

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    strives to be the King of Scotland. However‚ he is destined for his downfall near the end of the play because of his tragic flaw‚ his obsession of power. In turn Macbeth’s obsession with being held to a higher rank and the influence of women both lead to his tragic downfall. It is evident that Shakespeare gives Macbeth an overconfident‚ tone throughout the play. In the beginning of the play it seems that Macbeth works diligently to earn the title of king of Scotland. In fact‚ he is a prominent

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    Macbeth Act 1 Summary

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    Macbeth summary Macbeth was set in 17th century Scotland and was written by William Shakespeare. It was written as a viewing of the royal monarchy. The leaders at the time were king James the first and queen Elizabeth. Act 1 Scene 1 The introduction of the play shows three witches talking among themselves. They talk about a character called Macbeth. This is the first time the character of Macbeth is introduced to us. This is important due to the fact that this is a tragedy‚ and Macbeth‚ in this

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    around him including the king of ScotlandDuncan when he triumphantly defeated the rebel MacDonwald. Macbeth is a good friend and loyal confidant to Duncan. Macbeth is at tragic hero because unlike Shakespeare’s other works Macbeth is not all evil. He is consumed by his evil ambition and guilt for the throne of Scotland that he will go to any measures necessary to achieve it. Macbeth’s character is very cunning and witty. He is smart enough to understand that Duncan is very kind and naïve and he takes

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    Monologue From Macbeth

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    and he could smell the stench despite the musky smell of the woods. He fell on his knees and whimpered quietly‚ “What have I done? Hours ago‚ I was granted the Thane of Cawdor and gained the trust of King Duncan. I was considered his ‘kinsman’ and ‘subject’ (I.vii.13)… Perhaps if my ‘heat oppressed brain’ (II.i.51) cooled down‚ I would have never committed such a deed that I regret so much…” He was desperate for air now‚ he was drained of any blood himself‚ he almost dragged himself down the cold

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    kills Duncan in cold blood‚ has Banquo killed by three murderers‚ and finally‚ he has Macduff’s family killed. After each of these events‚ Macbeth’s sanity takes a hit and he begins to hallucinate and act irrationally. Throughout the play‚ Macbeth’s sanity dissipates and his guilt increases as he continues to betray his own moral boundaries by committing acts of treason and dishonour. Macbeth’s desire for power and his will to be King drives him to execute a murder by killing King Duncan so that

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    Good And Evil In Macbeth

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    Shakespeare wrote a play titled The Tragedy of Macbeth‚ which took place during the barbaric age of Scotland. In the production‚ the main character Macbeth allows the influence of a close relative and mysterious witches to corrupt his morals‚ allegiance‚ and honesty to his king‚ country and fellowmen. The most notable theme in this tragedy is the conflict of good vs. evil throughout the natives of Scotland. In opening‚ the leading character Macbeth exemplifies the greatest illustration of characteristics

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    There are two times that I can recall where the ladies in the play question their man’s manhood. The first time isn’t in this scene it’s in another scene where Macbeth tries to talk himself out of killing Duncan. The second time is in the scene 4.2 when Lady Macduff is talking to Ross about Macduff leaving the family. She doesn’t know why he left the family or her behind

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