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    The play Macbeth‚ by William Shakespeare‚ is an tragedy of the rise and fall of a force hungry soldier named Macbeth. Macbeth’s greedy‚ pride‚ and desire drove him to transform into an unsteady‚ hard man who might persevere relentlessly just to pick up force. His ravenousness to accomplish more power brought about the cruel killings of his ruler‚ closest companion‚ and other pure residents. Inevitably‚ the deeds’ blame he was submitting showed itself as fantasies which added to the destruction

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    part to do in the demise of Romeo and Juliet. But there are two characters who are the most responsible for the this downfall. Those characters are‚Tybalt and Romeo. There are several reasons why these two characters are the most responsible for the demise of Romeo and Juliet. Some reasons are because Tybalt started the fight that resulted in romeo being banished. In my opinion I believe Romeo is responsible because he acted violently when he killed Tybalt‚ paris‚ and himself‚ and because when he

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    Although Macbeth does take actions that lead to his downfall‚ I believe that he is not totally responsible for what happens. Although he takes the action that leads to his downfall‚ he perhaps would not have done this if the witches had not told him that he would be king in Act 1 Scene 3. I believe that it is the witches are more responsible for Macbeth’s downfall than he is.<br><br>In Act 1‚ Scene 3‚ the witches tell Macbeth that he is thane of Glamis‚ thane of Cawdor and that he "shalt be king

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    wounds of war and reintegrating the Southern states into the Union. However‚ the potential of Reconstruction was short-lived‚ as it was plagued by political conflicts‚ racial violence‚ and conflicting interests. The debate over who was responsible for the downfall of Reconstruction remains contentious‚ with arguments implicating both the North and the South. By examining the intricate dynamics between these regions‚ we can better understand the various factors that led to the collapse of Reconstruction

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    is responsible for Macbeth’s downfall. Do you agree? William Shakespeare’s tragic play ‘Macbeth’ depicts a tale of a honourable Thane and his unethical raise to sovereignty‚ to his untimely destruction and death. Lady Macbeth’s ambition and greed was instrumental in her husband‚ Macbeth’s moral downfall‚ however it was not the only factor that contributed to the outcome. Macbeth himself and the deception and manipulation presented to him by ‘wired sisters’ drove Macbeth to his own downfall. It

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    who saved Thebes from the monstrous Sphinx‚ his fatal flaws of anger and pride ultimately lead to his tragic downfall. One example of Oedipus’s flaw that caused his downfall is his hot temper. Because of Oedipus’s hot temper‚ he acts before he thinks. One example of his quick temper occurs when Oedipus killed Laius where three highways meet. Laius‚ who was in a rush to get to the Oracle of Delphi to save Thebes‚ tried to run Oedipus off of the rode with his colt-drawn chariot. Enraged‚ Oedipus attacked

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    is a tragedy called Macbeth. The play follows the life of an ambitious couple in Scotland. The main characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth use their ambition and determination to take power in Scotland‚ by killing King Duncan. Lady Macbeth is the main influencer when Macbeth commits the murder of King Duncan. Macbeth‚ a weak character‚ is able to be convinced by Lady Macbeth to kill Duncan. Her encouragement was the most influential factor contributing to the murder. Lady Macbeth is manipulative and

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    Ultimately Responsible for the Tragedy of Macbeth? Macbeth was always a loyal man to his King‚ but when he knew he had the chance to get the kingdom he always wanted‚ he knew that he had to do everything he could to get it. In this play‚ Macbeth shows how he was weak‚ and let people control his actions. His actions and his led to his death‚ which left the people who changed him ultimately held responsible for his death. The three people that were held responsible for the death of Macbeth were

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    Macbeth: Macbeth A Tragic Hero - His Strengths‚ His Weaknesses‚ His Tragic Flaw and the Effect of Outside Influences on His Nature The contributions of Macbeth towards his fate in becoming the "tragic hero" is evident from the first act. Like other of Shakespearean plays‚ the tragic hero‚ Macbeth‚ is noble‚ honourable and highly respected by the general public at the start of the play. Unfortunately Macbeth contributes to his own fate more than what is implied. What seems to be his strengths

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    led to Desdemona’s and also his own death. Roderigo was so desperately in love with Desdemona‚ he was jealous of Othello being the one she truly loved. Iago launched his plan against Othello because he was jealous that Cassio was made lieutenant instead of him. Jealousy greatly impacts the play by making one character plot against another‚ which eventually leads to the character’s downfall. Othello was lead to become jealous by “Honest Iago”‚ unknowingly destroying his life forever. He believed the

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