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    Macbeth is a tragedy in which the main characterMacbeth‚ is told by three witches that he will become king of Scotland. He then made the decision to kill the current king. Macbeth becomes king but has to kill more people so that he can keep his power. Eventually everyone‚ including his own army‚ turns on Macbeth. He is forced to meet his fate. It can be argued that Macbeth’s ambitious behavior is what causes his thirst for power and that the witches only play a collateral role in his inevitable

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    Lady Macbeth - William ShakespeareLady Macbeth is in a position of power over Macbeth. She tells him what to do and what not to do. She directs him and his emotions in Act 2 Scene II. She is the strongest one which is clearly shown by her saying ‘A foolish thought‚ to say a sorry sight’. This shows us how weak Macbeth is compared to Lady Macbeth who has the power and makes her husband think the same way as she thinks. I would show that power clearly by standing on the higher level of the stage than

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    Write a critical analysis of the relationship of Othello and Desdemona in Shakespeare`s tragedy Othello. Pay special attention to the interracial character of this relationship and the use of racist stereotypes in the play. The contrast between The Moor Othello and the gentle Desdemona in Shakespeare`s tragedy Othello is noteworthy. Yet initially it looks like one complements the other: “She loved me for the dangers that I had passed. And I loved her for that she did pity them.”( Act

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    Horoscope Character: Macbeth Leo July 23- August 22 Character trait Positive In the play Macbeth‚ the character Macbeth is seen as a loyal warrior. In Act one scene 4‚ Macbeth is very friendly with King Duncan. "performing my duty to you is reward enough. Your highness’ only obligation is to accept our services. By protecting you‚ we carry out our responsibility to the throne‚ the country and your children" pg 19. Macbeth explains that he was doing the duties of a warrior by doing

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    Macbeth Thane of Glamis and Cawdor General in the King’s army Physical description and traits: Macbeth is ambitious‚ as well as superstitious‚ he is known for his military prowess‚ boldness and bravery. He is peerless‚ affectionate‚ loyal‚ dominant in imposing stern terms upon he vanquished. He is hubris‚ as well as an opportunist. He has a conscience‚ which hinders him at first in securing the crown. Role in Play: Macbeth is the protagonist‚ he is also the tragic hero. Role in the Plot:

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    The character sketch of Macbeth Macbeth is a very complex character. He has so many character traits. The most noticeable characteristic is that Macbeth is a very ambitious person. He also is a coward person as he always depends on others to make decisions. And one thing very important is that Macbeth is a incompatible person. The good and evil both exist in his characteristic. He is a incompatible person. From the beginning we can see it. At the Act

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    Macbeth’s character shows us the tragedy of over ambitious people; it also shows us that negative aspects can overwhelm the good side of our personality. Throughout this piece of writing I will be showing the changes within Macbeths character‚ which is the only character within the play that has visible changes in his character. I will be describing these points by inspecting the asides and soliloquies‚ which are both dramatic ironies that place the audience in a privileged position as they are

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    The main theme of Macbeth is the destruction wrought when visions of reality are blurred by ambition‚ and it finds its expression in the play’s two main charactersMacbeth and Lady Macbeth. Macbeth is a Scottish general with undying devotion to the King of Scots‚ Duncan‚ and seems incapable of doing wrong. Yet his ambition and desires clouds his judgment. Lady Macbeth has greater determination than Macbeth‚ but she is less capable of containing the guilt brought by her deeds. With one hand in

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    Macbeth Essay: Is Macbeth a sympathetic character? In Shakespeare’s screenplay‚ tragedies usually arouse feelings of pity and fear. Yet is the gradual breakdown of Macbeth enough for the audience to feel sympathetic for him? Macbeth is taken place in Scotland. It explores themes like power‚ desires‚ ambition and gender etc.. In the story‚ Macbeth is a general that‚ due to three witches’ prophecies‚ fell from a hero into the trap of dark desires for power. An interesting point to note is the relationship

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    Iago analysis is central to understanding Shakespeare’s Othello because he holds the longest part in the play: 1‚070 lines. Iago’s character is consumed with hatred and jealousy. He is jealous of Cassio for obtaining the position of Lieutenant over him‚ jealous of Othello; believing that he has bedded his wife and jealous of Othello’s held position‚ despite his race. Is Iago Evil? Iago has very few redeeming qualities‚ he has the ability to charm and convince people of his loyalty and honesty

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