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    rhetorical devices was unprecedented. Shakespeare‚ in the play Macbeth‚ examines the psychological aspect of crime. He puts forth an interesting notion – that one could be easily shocked by crimes which appear abruptly in their full magnitude‚ but alleviated by the stratagem of self-deceit‚ one could be negligent of the gradual growth of one’s own wickedness as a consequence‚ which ultimately triggers more crimes. As Macbeth kills Duncan‚ Banquo‚ and Macduff’s family‚ he undergoes a

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    Aspects of Macbeth What are the main sources of evil in the play? How does Shakespeare get this across to an audience?  The witches are the main evil in the play even though they only appear 4 times in the story‚ but each time they appear they always create an evil atmosphere. When I say ’the main evil in the play’ this is my opinion‚ I feel they are the main because they are pure evil incarnate and they are what trigger the whole thing off. I feel when Shakespeare wrote Macbeth he meant it

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    Macbeth Exemplar Essay Analyse how the choices made by the writer influenced your reactions to one or more important themes in the written text(s). In the Scottish tragic play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare written in the early 1600s are important theme portrayed is that ‘excessive ambition‚ lust for power and temptations can easily weaken a man and influence him to do wrong‚ eventually resulting in harmful consequences.’ Shakespeare’s choices of making such a loyal and noble warrior –

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    ‘Although Macbeth was written more than 400 years ago‚ it is still worth studying today because of its timeless themes‚ exciting plot‚ strong characters and vivid language.’ William Shakespeare’s works have been around for more than 400 years‚ and even though his words may be old‚ they are still works of literary art that have aided the study of English students around the globe. An example of a play would be the infamous Macbeth that uses timeless themes‚ a climatic storyline‚ in depth characters

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    central themes. In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth‚ the author uses themes such as supernatural and ambition to describe the importance of three secondary characters in the play. This will be shown through an analysis of the theme ambition for Lady Macbeth‚ the supernatural for the witches and suspicion for Banquo. Firstly‚ the ambition of Lady Macbeth contributes to one of the important themes in the play. Lady Macbeth is a deeply ambitious woman who lusts for power and

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    While the obvious theme of Shakespeare’s play Macbeth is ’vaulting ambition’ it is also a play about the deceptiveness of appearances‚ beginning with the witches’ couplet ending Act 1 Sc 1: Fair is foul‚ foul is fair Hover through the fog and filthy air The fact that they are witches automatically implies evil and wickedness so their plan to meet with Macbeth suggests that they and perhaps Macbeth himself are up to no good. When they do greet him they greet him by two titles we know he has:

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    WITCHES TREACHERY MURDER BLOOD FAITHLESSNESS DECEPTION AMBITION Mrs. Moulton • British Literature Macbeth A tragedy By William Shakespeare The Rise and Fall of a Great Man Mrs. Moulton • British Literature The Scottish Play is based loosely on an episode from history‚ the death of King Duncan at the hands of his kinsman Macbeth. Mrs. Moulton • British Literature Source of the play Shakespeare’s source for his story is Raphael Holinshed’s Chronicles of England‚ Scotland and

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    Blood is a recurring symbol in the Macbeth play. Representing honor‚ disloyalty‚ and guilt‚ Shakespeare uses blood to describe Macbeth’s desire to destroy his king‚ leading to the eventual downfall of his country. The first mention of blood in Macbeth takes place early in the play. During act 1‚ scene 2‚ Duncan notices the injured soldier and states‚ “What bloody man is that?” This reference symbolizes honor as the soldier is returning from battle. He tells a story of Macbeth’s victory over

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    High in Affection and Ambition Harold Bloom says the Macbeths relationship is the "best marriage in Shakespeare" at the beginning of the play‚ equal in love and ambition. They are famous for their love: Duncan calls Macbeth’s affection "sharp as his spur‚" while Macbeth calls his wife "dearest partner of greatness" and "dearest love." They are equally close in ambition: her first words include "he that’s coming must be provided for‚" and his letter speaks of "what greatness is promised thee." Duncan’s

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    like th’ innocent flower‚ but be the serpent under’t’ This quote is a metaphor for the characters as although they may seem completely normal; but underneath they are filled with sins and weakness. In Macbeth there are many human weaknesses featured‚ for example: lust‚ greed and doubt. Lady Macbeth is shown as a very cruel character with many weaknesses that all lead to her wanting her husband to be King which shows an incredible lust for power. ‘Glamis thou art‚ and Cawdor‚ and shalt be what thou

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