The Dagger Scene The Dagger Scene in Macbeth is to be interpreted along psychological lines. It is to be understood that the dagger scene is not a part of the supernatural machinery of the play. Macbeth is highly excited‚ it is his imagination what made him believe that he saw a dagger beckoning(calling) him‚ for Macbeth being a moral coward was unable to accept the responsibility for any decision. He had uptill now depended upon witches and his wife to fool him on taking the decision to kill Duncan
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How does Shakespeare explore Macbeths struggle with his conscience in Act one‚ Scene 7 and Act two‚ Scene 1 In this essay I am going to focus on how Shakespeare explores Macbeths struggle with his conscience and what he says to support this. I’m going to explore the different frames of mind Macbeth was in at different points of Act one‚ Scene 7 and Act two‚ Scene 1. At some points Macbeth is feeling like he wants to kill Duncan‚ at other times he is not sure and at other times he is feeling discouraged
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The Relationship of Macbeth and his wife in Act 1 Scene 5 and 7 From the beginning of the play‚ the relationship between Macbeth and his wife seem to be the expected partnership in romance‚ however‚ as the play progresses‚ our expectations seems to change for the worst. We are informed that Macbeth desires to be King of Scotland and initially‚ his wife appears to be supportive of him as a wife should be but her response to this changes quite drastically as we read further on. We are first introduced
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Macbeth: She should have died hereafter; There would have been a time for such a word. Tomorrow‚ and tomorrow‚ and tomorrow Creeps in the petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out‚ out brief candle‚ Life’s but a walking shadow‚ a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more. It is a tale
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Quotation & Theme Analysis: Act I – III Act I "Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair"(Act I‚ Scene I). The witches utter this paradoxical phrase‚ of which repeats in various forms throughout the play. This is an introduction the theme of equivocation. It suggests that things may not always be as they seem‚ and foreshadows the deceit that will take place. "If chance will have me king‚ why‚ chance may crown me" (Act I‚ Scene III). This quote illustrates Macbeth’s ambition‚ which is immediately
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In Act 3 Scene 2 we can see how the relationship between the Macbeth and Lady Macbeth begins to fall apart and break down. After the murder of King Duncan‚ Lady Macbeth attempts to calm Macbeth down as he seems to be suffering from guilt and is deeply disturbed. “Things without all remedy Should be without regard: what’s done is done.” Hearing Lady Macbeth say these soothing words can seem odd since she is one of the
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Scene Analysis – Act 3 Scene 1 Act 3‚ Scene 1 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ written by William Shakespeare outlines significant aspects within the play‚ such as the fate or destiny of Romeo and the deaths of Tybalt and Mercutio. I will explore such themes of this momentous scene. The scene describes Benvolio and Mercutio wanting to retire due to the immense heat of the boiling sun‚ also implying that hot temperature would tend to create hot tempers! Although before doing so‚ they encounter Tybalt and
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Summary: Act V‚ Scene i‚ opens up two gravediggers shoveling up a grave for Ophelia. While digging the hole the two grave men argue whether or not Ophelia should have a Christian burial since her passing seemed like a suicide‚ which was outlawed during that time. After the first gravedigger asks the second gravedigger a riddle‚ Hamlet and Horatio enter the scene watching the men dig up a grave. When looking at the men dig up the old grave for a new grave Hamlet deeply wonders what kind of career
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Revised Act I : Scene V In the Capulet’s home Romeo‚ Benvolio‚ and Mercutio attend the Capulet Ball. Benvolio and Mercutio encourage Romeo to be brave and ask Rosaline to dance. When Rosaline refuses‚ Romeo is left momentarily heartbroken. [Door opens. Mercutio‚ Benvolio‚ and Romeo enter the home.] ROMEO: Oh‚ look at Rosaline The most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. Rosaline is like the sun and the moon. Both radiant during the day and at night. (Simile) Someday‚ I shall take her hand! BENVOLIO:
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