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    Shakespeare unfolds the 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

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    How Does Macbeth’s Character Change over the Play? At the beginning of the play‚ Macbeth’s character starts off as a loyal and brave soldier‚ who is admired by many people. Throughout the play‚ however‚ it is evident that his character and the personality of his character change a lot. There are many aspects that changed his character. What the witches said to him I think changed him the most. Before the witches spoke to him‚ he didn’t think of what it would be like to be king‚ or any of the other

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    Macbeth by William Shakespeare illustrates throughout the course of the novel how the dominance in a relationship can change. Lady Macbeth is an ambitious character who initially portrays the role of a leading spouse over Macbeth but as the play progresses we witness an incredible shift in the orientation of power. The beginning involves an uncertain Macbeth who struggles to come in terms with the prophecy of the three witches. Macbeths indecisive nature proves to be an opportunity for the success

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    Explain at least two ways in which ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ entertains the audience and keeps them interested. The epic movie‚ ‘The Shawshank Redemption’‚ directed by Frank Darabont is a compelling film that has entertained and kept audiences interested for years. The ways in which the film does this is through the use of emotive language‚ contrasting of colours (lighting)‚ settings‚ effective camera angles‚ sound effects and engaging music. These techniques are effectively used to convey the

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    In the Shakespearean play Macbeth‚ the main character is seen as a tragic hero. The character of Macbeth appears to be 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

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    Origin of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the oldest religions still practiced in modern times. Hinduism originated in India‚ by several civilizations. The civilizations of the Indus Valley and Harappan present the first elements of early Hinduism. Hinduism is also known by the name‚ Sanatana Dharma‚ which means the eternal tradition or religion (Knott‚ 2000‚ p. 6). Hinduism dates back to as early as 1500 BC. Hinduism does not have a known founder. Hinduism has an estimated 900+ million followers.

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    Macbeths’ Dramatic Tribe What causes a man to change dramatically? In The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare Macbeth was a loyal yet an honorable warrior that knows what fear is but is fearless. At the time he was very heroic and noble‚ even King Duncan and others admired him for his great works. However fate held a tragic consternation upon Macbeths’ future. He was surrounded by wrong creatures that lead him to a wrong path‚ because of their beliefs and ambitions. Macbeth’s changes were

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    Macbeth: The Make Up Macbeth‚ is not a man of bad character or evil spirit‚ he was a man tempted. In Macbeth’s story it is seen numerous times that he is resistant to wrongful deeds. He undergoes a test that he was not morally prepared for. Not to say that Macbeth was of bad morals but that he was not deeply enough rooted in them. To understand his tragic story you must understand Macbeth the person. Introducing Macbeth you will find that he is a humble warrior working his way up the ranks. He

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    How does Shakespeare present the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 1? Macbeth is a dramatic play which tells the story of the downfall of a ‘Nobleman’ who becomes a ‘tyrant’. In Act one Shakespeare introduces the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth using a range of dramatic devices. At the start of the play Macbeth is introduced from two different perspectives. He is firstly introduced by the three witches whom are discussing a meeting with him ‘There to meet with Macbeth’. This scene

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    I disagree with this statement due to the evidence found in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. The theme of this play is Power. Macbeth was prophesied to by the three witch sister that he would be King. “Hail Macbeth… thane of Glamis!‚ Hail Macbeth…. thane of Cawdor!‚ Hail Macbeth…. King hereafter!” (Act.1 Scene 3) The odd aspect about this proficiency is that during this time‚ is that most kings were chosen by God. Macbeth being “The Chosen One” took it upon himself to do anything in his power to make

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