The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare tells the tragic tale of a nobleman and his wife’s descent into darkness as they conspire to take the throne of Scotland. The character of Macbeth possesses qualities that make him admirable‚ but these qualities are also the cause of his downfall. Throughout the play‚ Macbeth exhibits bravery‚ morality‚ and ambition—traits which appear heroic‚ but ultimately lead to his end. To begin with‚ Macbeth is a very brave man‚ but as the play progresses his bravery
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Determine the personalities of Macbeth and Macduff‚ and how they act upon them.\ Macbeth‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ contains characters that differ greatly from each other. There may also be characters that share the same intentions and desires. You may notice some characters having a subtle personality which others may be homicidal and vengeful for all the wrong reasons. This focus will lead you towards the recognition of Macbeth and Macduff as polar opposites. Both of these character’s
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November 12‚ 2007 In the play Macbeth‚ ultimately there is one protagonist and one antagonist. In the beginning these two are very similar in many aspects including rank‚ leadership‚ beliefs‚ and loyalties. But at the story continues. It reveals these two characters are as different as night from day. Macbeth and Macduff were high-ranking generals in the Scottish army and were both loved and respected greatly by the King. The King even appointed Macbeth to become the Thane of Cawdor‚ a rank
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inMacbethfrequently dwell on issues of gender. Lady Macbeth manipulates her husband by questioning his manhood‚ wishes that she herself could be “unsexed‚” and does not contradict Macbeth when he says that a woman like her should give birth only to boys. In the same manner that Lady Macbeth goads her husband on to murder‚ Macbeth provokes the murderers he hires to kill Banquo by questioning their manhood. Such acts show that both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth equate masculinity with naked aggression‚ and whenever
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When the witches made the prediction on Macbeth and Banquo‚ they did not believe on it at first‚ but when the predictions became true one by one‚ Banquo still acts like before‚ but Macbeth’s mind is totally changed‚ which result of Banquo’s death. When Macbeth became the king‚ he has to slay Banquo because he is the only one that knows about the truth. They became enemies and eventually‚ Macbeth killed Banquo. I think Banquo is pretty stupid to stay with Macbeth‚ I believe he is a smart guy; he should
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Macbeth and MacDuff have come from the same character background both are Kinsman to the King of Scotland Duncan. But as the story progresses we see a loyal‚ brave and Noble Macbeth turn into treacherous bloodthirsty monster his betrayal has no bound for he has killed his king Duncan‚ his best friend Banquo and slaughtered the children of MacDuff whereas MacDuff is committed to ending MacBeth’s reign by seeking out Scotland’s true heir Malcolm and Donalbain. In Act MacBeth and Banquo come across
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Macbeth Log #1 Analyses of Act 1 Scene 3 In the third scene of the first act of Macbeth‚ readers are introduced to three mysterious yet revelatious witches; they reveal to the main character as well his accomplice Banquo prophecies which are to be fulfilled. And presumably these prophecies may very well shape the play‚ as well as its characters and their personas. Of most importance some analyses of the three witches must be made in order to develop an understanding of the scene. Banquo‚
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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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the short story‚ “Macbeth”‚ Macduff and Macbeth live in the kingdom.. To get to the point‚ Macbeth killed Macduff’s wife and children. Macbeth wasn’t always the killer type though. How did he get to this point? How does this change Macduff and what is he going to do? Even though these are two different people‚ they have some similarities. During at least one scene of the story‚ both men have nobel moments. Moments in the story you can see the pride of these men. Now these two men are similar
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Macbeth‚ Lady Macbeth‚ and Banquo all react differently to the witches’ prophecies. In the play‚ Macbeth was excited about the outcomes‚ but also very conflicted about it. Macbeth was also hesitant about doing what Lady Macbeth thought had to be done for this prophecy to come true‚ such as killing Duncan. Macbeth says‚ "If chance will have me king‚ why‚ chance may crown me Without my stir" (I‚iii 145-146). In his perspective‚ he believes that if this is bound to come true‚ then why should he put
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