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    The Character Traits of Macbeth William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth shows us that cheating will not get you were you want to go. Macbeth was written in the 16th century England during the Elizabethan period‚ because of this the story has a complex plot and many themes that the people in the Elizabethan period would enjoy. The character Macbeth has many traits that Shakespeare used to develop Macbeth throughout the play and even how the character Macbeth advances the theme of the play.

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    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 would create

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    an example for ambition‚ Lady Macbeth is seen as a ruthless character who strives for power. As the inspiration for Lady Macbeth‚ Gruoch of Scotland was a woman of power and witnessed many violent acts. Besides the gruesome history‚ she was a woman of elegant behavior and beloved her family (only of relation). Written by Shakespeare‚ the play changed Gruoch’s personality to illustrate the topics of power‚ personality and family. In Macbeth‚ Shakespeare uses Lady Macbeth to represent the consequences

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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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    “Of all Shakespeare’s female characters Lady Macbeth stands out far beyond the rest — remarkable for her ambition‚ strength of will‚ cruelty‚ and dissimulation” (Traits of Lady). Lady Macbeth is usually viewed as an interesting character because of her notable traits. Her cruelty‚ cunning‚ and manipulation certainly contribute to one’s fascination with her. However‚ equally intriguing are Lady Macbeth’s notorious views she possesses. The unyielding views Lady Macbeth holds on manhood‚ womanhood‚

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    William Shakespere:MacBeth- Character Connection (feelings) The feeling toward Macbeth and reaction to the end of the play differ amongst readers. Although everyone perceives the horrifying tone that ends the play‚ the feeling of sympathy for Macbeth is also present. Sympathy might be expressed toward Macbeth because of the fact that something or someone else caused the beginning of his downfall. The witches and Lady Macbeth are to blame for this. Relating to Macbeth’s character and understanding how

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    careful what they want. In the play "Macbeth" written by William Shakespeare‚ the main character Macbeth changes a great deal throughout the course of this play. In the beginning Macbeth is a coward and overrun by fear‚ but through his greed for power and his vaulting ambition‚ he becomes a fearless man that is driven by an overconfident ego. Through this dynamic Shakespeare teaches the reader that good people can turn the wrong way because of a strive for power. Macbeth shows his fears and weakness while

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    Character Sketch Essay: Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth‚ the wife of Macbeth‚ has many changes in her personality throughout the play. From being the simple mistress of their home‚ to becoming an evil woman who wants to be so powerful‚ that she will kill any who get or are in her way. Once Lady Macbeth receives the letter from her husband telling her that he became the Thane of Cawdor and that the Weird Sisters said he is to be king‚ Lady Macbeth starts to change. She speaks to the “Dark Forces That

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    The multifaceted personality of Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth is a multifaceted character‚ due to her ambition to be queen‚ manipulation of Macbeth and the mental consequences she faces. Ambition to make Macbeth king and herself queen‚ provides insight on Lady Macbeth’s personality. Upon hearing the prophecy of Macbeth to be king‚ her ambition consumes her and she summons the dark spirits to “unsex” her. She believes that in order to carry out the sinful deeds she is about to commit‚ the spirits must

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    It is very clear from the act if you have read it. Lady Macbeth is full of evil‚ and is well aware of that. She is evil and she wants to be evil. She wants to forget every connection to humanity and womanhood she shares. Thats why she wants the spirits to unsex her - "fill me from the crown to the toe full of direst cruelty! Make thick my blood....Come‚ thick night and pall thee in the dunnest smoke of Hell‚ so that my keen knife see not the wound it makes.." She is powerful - in fact i think

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