Kurtz ’s initial actions are dominated by ambition. MacBeth chooses to overthrow King Duncan for the sole purpose of his own political gain. He even admits that he "[has] no spur/ To prick the sides of [his] intent‚ but only/ Vaulting ambition‚ which o ’erleaps itself/ And falls on th ’other" (Act I‚ sc. 7). Despite many other good reasons for overthrowing a king‚ such as for the good of the state or if the king is infringing on the people ’s rights‚ MacBeth claims only selfish intentions. Like
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text types and the play. The visual text is a painting depicting Adam and Eve eating the apple‚ an act commonly viewed as betrayal and disobedience of God. This can be connected to Macbeth’s murder of Duncan‚ his king who he had sworn loyalty to and had already promised him great rewards. “When Duncan is asleep‚ whereto the rather shall his day’s hard journey soundly invite him…their drenched natures lies as in a death.” - Lady Macbeth. However‚ Macbeth is tempted by the allure of power‚ just as Eve
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The word mercy can be described as a moment of fear or a moment of forgiveness‚ two very different feelings described in one word. A word that can describe a persons emotionless act of violence or a persons feeling of pity. The word mercy is portrayed both ways in Beowulf‚ Macbeth‚ and Battlefield Horror. In all three works‚ mercy is shown as a act of forgiveness‚ fear or hatred. In Beowulf one of the main characters Grendel is a vicious monster who feasts on the flesh and blood of anyone who stands
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that;” Macbeth shows no love for his wife as he speaks to the doctor. He wishes he cured so that she will cease to sleepwalk and talk in her sleep. He fears that someone who hears her talking will figure out that he is guilty of the killing of Duncan‚ he does not show any emotion or concern for her well
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related that feeling to Lady Macbeth’s guilty conscience of King Duncan’s murder. In Macbeth‚ Shakespeare shows how Lady Macbeth tries to suppress her guilt and her conscience eats away at her. Shakespeare shows how Lady Macbeth is aware of what she is about to do. When she finds out that the witches have suggested Macbeth will be king‚ she decides he is too kind to act on his own to “take the nearest way” killing Duncan and becoming king so she wants Macbeth to come to her so she can “pour [her
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on his way home from war when the witches plotted for Macbeth and his friend‚ Banquo to come meet them. The 3 Witches informed Macbeth that he would be the King of Cawdor. Macbeth was very confused and wondered why he would be king if Duncan was still alive. Macbeth even said‚ “ The thane of Cawdor lives‚ A prosperous gentleman‚ and to be king. Stands not within the prospect of belief‚ No more than to be Cawdor. “ (1.3.70-73) When the witches told him he did not believe it and did not think it would
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would be without the ingenious literary devices and techniques that contribute so much to the fulfillment of its reader or viewer. Macbeth‚ by William Shakespeare‚ is a tragedy that combines fact and legend to tell the story of an eleventh century king. Shakespeare uses numerous types of literary techniques to make this tragic play more appealing. Three literary devices that Shakespeare uses to make Macbeth more interesting and effective are irony‚ symbolism‚ and imagery. One technique that
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respect comes when Macbeth listens to his wife‚ which talks about the murder. He respects her opinion and gives her a polite answer “We will speak further.” (I‚ v‚ 71). In Act I‚ ii we see that King Duncan considers Macbeth a brave soldier and good man “O valiant cousin‚ worthy gentleman!” (King Duncan‚ I‚ ii‚ 24). This can be considered a weakness or‚ perhaps‚ strength in the relationship‚ it depends on the point of view. It is a weakness if we analyze Macbeth’s side. He is “…too full o’ the milk
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Furthermore‚ as stated before guilt is a major value used throughout the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ another example‚ is shown in act 5 scene 1. At night‚ in the king’s palace at Dunsinane‚ a doctor and a gentlewoman discuss‚ Lady Macbeth’s strange routine of sleepwalking. They watch her for a while and talk about her actions as they watch. She washes her hands‚ her eyes are open but she is asleep. She continues washing and talking to herself about how much blood the old man had‚ the thane
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unusual and frowned upon by the people of the era. Lady Macbeth also implies that Macbeth has made his decision and must stay bound to it at any cost or lose his honour. Lady Macbeths determination to kill for greed‚ not only a normal person‚ but a King would have seemed a very alien opinion for the Elizabethans who also based a lot of opinions of people on how honourable they were. Her determination to uphold her honour and loyalty is shown by her claiming that if she had promised so‚ she would kill
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