The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a perfect example of Aristotelian tragedy. An Aristotelian tragedy must meet seven qualities defined by Aristotle. The seven qualities in Aristotelian tragedy are plot‚ character‚ thought‚ diction‚ song or melody‚ spectacle‚ and katharsis. Plot is the main story line. Character is about the characters and their personality. Thought is about how the character’s personality is revealed. Diction is the use of figurative language. Song or melody is about the
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The Significance of Weather in Literature In many different books and movies weather is an important factor. It helps to set the mood and the scene. The weather can also reflect the moods of the characters. When people are joyful its sunny‚ flowers are blooming‚ and the birds are always chirping. When the characters are angry or there’s a killer in the
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William Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’ is definitely a memorable play that has enduring ideas for the audience - even for a modern day 20th century audience. The play‚ written in the 16th century is an explanation upon the nature of appearance vs reality‚ guilt and conscience and loyalty. In both the play and Polanski’s film version of ‘Macbeth’ the audience are led to question the values of our own modern lives that are portrayed by such powerful figures as Lady Macbeth who manipulates her husband
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Macbeth Main Characteristics: Ambitious‚ Brave‚ Ruthless‚ Conscientious‚ Reckless‚ Tortured Associates: Lady Macbeth‚ Banquo (initially) Macbeth is first introduced to us as a brave general who is loyal to King Duncan‚ and has just led the defeat of insurgent forces. Later‚ his reaction to the witches’ prediction that he will be king reveal his deep-rooted ambition and lust for power. As Macbeth contemplates regicide‚ he finds himself initially unable to act on his dark thoughts. This
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matter with Macbeth. He should‚ says his wife‚ "look like the innocent flower‚ / But be the serpent under’t" (1.5.65-66). Macbeth answers‚ "We will speak further" (1.5.71)‚ but if he intends to appear noncommittal‚ he hasn’t fooled his wife. She tells him that all he has to do is put on a pleasant face‚ and "Leave all the rest to me" (1.5.73). With that‚ the partners in crime hurry out to welcome the King they are going to kill. While King Duncan is having supper in Macbeth’s castle‚ Macbeth steps out
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moment in the play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare is how we see after many internal conflicting struggles Macbeth has‚ with good and evil he chooses to commit a murder. After Lady Macbeth received a letter from her husband informing her of the witches prophesy‚ of him becoming King and then her argument with Macbeth about the need to kill the current King Duncan‚ the play then sets up the inner conflict that Macbeth faces. Through many manipulating ways Macbeths wife‚ Lady Macbeth‚ swayed her husband
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play. In the beginning we see Lady Macbeth playing the more superior‚ more dominating role of the two. She lays all the plans and all Macbeth has to do is obey her commands. She comes across as a woman‚ who is persuasive and manipulative. Macbeth on the other hand is fickle-minded and unsure. We discover that the man‚ who is praised so highly by the King and the general public‚ is actually weak and submissive man. However‚ towards the end of the play‚ Lady Macbeth‚ comes across as one who has succumbed
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Macbeth is introduced in the play as a strong fighter on the battle field but shortly after turns into a soldier that is easily considered to be weak. When Macbeth is on the battlefield fighting against Norway he gains respect as a soldier because he shows qualities of a leader. “For brave Macbeth—well he deserves that name—Disdaining fortune‚ with his brandished steel‚ Which smoked with bloody execution‚ Like valor’s minion carved out his passage Till he faced the slave; Which ne’er shook hands
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a once normal woman turn into an invidious and manipulative person? In William Shakespeares’ Macbeth‚ Lady Macbeth’s manipulation is the catalyst that gets the story rolling. Her dominance over Macbeth illustrates the theme‚ gender equal power. By undermining his weaknesses and usurping his masculinity‚ Lady Macbeth effectively facilitates a shift in power; the masculine loses its domination as Macbeth falls prey to Lady’s Macbeth’s abusive ways. Her ruthlessness ultimately brings about both Macbeth’s
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bloodiest of Shakespeare’s tragedies‚ the action-packed “Macbeth” traces the fateful undoing of an ambitious Scottish general tempted by the prophecies of three mysterious witches and spurred to action by his scheming wife.” (Unknown ‚University Press‚ 2013) Throughout Macbeth Shakespeare uses comparison and contrast to bring out characteristics of his main character‚ Macbeth. Shakespeare uses comparisons with Duncan‚ Lady Macbeth‚ and Banquo to bring out aspects of Macbeth’s character
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