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    The Demise of Macbeth.

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    the beginning of the play‚ and in the progression of the plotline‚ it is clear that the character of Macbeth is in the downward spiral into evil. Macbeth’s evil and inner demons originate from a combination of the prophecy of the three witches‚ as well as his own lofty ambitions. However‚ it is the pressure from power hungry Lady Macbeth‚ and the murder of King Duncan that help transform Macbeth into the ruthless and immoral killer that he becomes. As the play continues he shows less and less remorse

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    Macbeth Themes

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    “What are the major themes in Macbeth” By Connor Maguire William Shakespeare’s Macbeth a play complete with many themes and viewpoints. The themes are exhibited by the main characters of the play‚ notably antagonist Macbeth. Themes seen in the play include ambition‚ where is is portrayed as both dangerous and unnatural. However‚ it does exist in both good and evil forms in the play. Another theme seen is whether Macbeths actions in the play are a result of fate‚ or free will. Although outside sources

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    The Character of Macbeth

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    The Character of Macbeth The play ’Macbeth ’ is a portrait of one man‚ Macbeth‚ showing how he changes. Although we are presented with his deterioration from good to evil‚ we can see his human side throughout the play‚ which makes it a tragedy. It is the shortest of Shakespeare ’s tragedies‚ and has a very fast pace. Once Macbeth ’s ambition has ‘set the ball rolling ’‚ events happen quickly in the play as it gathers momentum. The themes of ‘Macbeth ’ are ambition‚ effects of evil‚ and violence

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    Macbeth was written in the 1600s for the new king‚ James 1. The play was written with the King’s interests in mind. It echoes his fascination with the supernatural‚ especially witchcraft. Macbeth was therefore written to please the King’s interests. We are first introduced to the supernatural in the opening scene of the play. This scene is extremely brief which helps to create a sense of mystery and wonder. In this scene Shakespeare presents three witches meeting in the middle of a violent storm

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    Macbeth Soundtrack

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    Macbeth Soundtrack 1. I Just Can’t Wait to be King- Lion King Act 1 Scene 5 The song I Just Can’t Wait to be King‚ which appears in the movie The Lion King‚ is about Simba yearning to be king. This mimics Macbeth’s state of mind after he hears the witches’ three predictions‚ the last of them being of him becoming a king. As soon as he heard the prediction‚ he got so enthralled that he didn’t listen to reason‚ or even question the validity of the witches’. In Act 1 Scene 5‚ in his letter to

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    Ambition of Macbeth

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    lies. Stars‚ hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be Which the eye fears‚ when it is done‚ to see.” During Act 1 Scene 4‚ Macbeth describes his ambition as “black and deep desires.” He expresses the terrible desires that come across his mind. Macbeth is so caught up in his ambition‚ where he is willing to do anything that he desires and feel is appropriate. He states‚ “I wont let my eye look at what my hand is doing‚ but in the end I’m

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    Lady Macbeth

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    Lady Macbeth‚ a leading character in William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy Macbeth‚ progresses throughout the play from a savage and heartless creature to a delicate and fragile woman‚ having no regard for mortality. In the beginning of the play‚ Lady Macbeth is both equally ambitious and evil as she urges her husband to kill King Duncan in order to fulfill the witches’ prophecies by gaining social power on the throne as king and queen. Lady Macbeth calls upon the spirits to give her

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    Macbeth Essay

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    Macbeth was a tragic hero who made a Faustian pact with the devil due to his pride and ambition which led to his destruction. Shakespeare shows Macbeth to be worthy and honourable initially when he was said to be‚ “For brave Macbeth – well he deserves that name” yet‚ he is immediately seduced by the idea of power‚ “What he hath lost‚ noble Macbeth hath won.” The witches’ play a significant role in this play as they are associated with evil and seen through the ambiguity of fair is foul and foul

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    Darkness In Macbeth

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    the foundation upon which much of Shakespeare’s Macbeth is built. Darkness in our society is indicative of many symbols of evil. For instance‚ a black cat‚ dark night‚ and dark place are all ominous symbols. Light‚ as it is used in Macbeth‚ often seems to be indicative of truth or life. The contrast between light and dark in Macbeth can best be seen through the dialogue of the characters and the ambiance of scenes in the play. The characters in Macbeth make several references to light and darkness

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    Ambitions in Macbeth

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    O’Brien | Macbeth | The Consequences of Ambition | | Sao Mir | April‚ 16 2012 | Vaulting ambition‚ which o’erleaps itselfAnd falls on th’ other. | One of the primary forces in Shakespeare’s most compact and sublime tragedy‚ Macbeth is the drive of reckless ambition in the title character and the consequences that follow such impactful‚ unchecked emotions. This is expressed very transparently in Macbeth’s character. It is known from the very beginning that Macbeth is highly ambitious

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