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    Who is to Blame for Macbeth’s Downfall? Macbeth is a Shakespearean play written during the Elizabethan Era‚ it is set roughly four hundred years before it was written. Macbeth demonstrates what can happen when one does not follow their conscience. The main character‚ Macbeth‚ starts as a very strong character that is very admired. He wins the battle for his country when it seemed that they lost. He is honored greatly after the battle by King Duncan‚ it felt like Macbeth would be forever loyal

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    Although Macbeth is ultimately responsible for his fall from greatness‚ the witches’ prophecies and Lady Macbeth’s manipulation assist in his downfall in Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth. The ultimate downfall of Macbeth would not take place without the initial prophecies of the witches. His demise is outlined in the suggestive words of the witches when they first meet. They entertain the prophecy that Macbeth “shalt be king hereafter!” (I‚iii‚54). The success of the first two prophecies of becoming

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    completely different person‚ that he has lost his humanity. Although Macbeth could blame his downfall on numerous people and events‚ it is ultimately his own doing. To begin‚ in the play‚ Macbeth‚ Macbeth is responsible for his own downfall because he is ambitious. Macbeth’s ambition is ultimately leads to his downfall. In Act two scene four on line 28‚ Ross says‚ “Gainst

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    comes to mind? A honest and truly hardworking man? Or a deceptive and cruel man? Oedipus the King‚ by Sophocles‚ explores the timeline where a King hopes for the best for his country but ironically destroyed it before. Sophocles brings on the original concept where one man reveals to his city his intentions‚ but doesn’t realize that those intentions would bring about his downfall. Previously‚ before knowing the truth‚ Oedipus exclaims to his people of how he will do his best for the people and bring the

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    In The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger‚ Holden gradually displays the downfall of his mental welfare by consistently worrying about protecting children’s innocence. At first glance‚ Holden appears to have a sumptuous life; he has his money‚ two parents‚ siblings‚ friends‚ love interests. As Holden continues to reveal his journey‚ his true emotions and experiences are exposed. Holden lives in depression after experiencing the death of his younger brother Allie. Because Holden never receives

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    i think Macbeth is more responsibe because he had a choice to kill King Duncan. What really brought him to all this mess was actually the need of power and his ambitious needs. Not many would agree with this but‚ he himself brought this all to him self. He could have just simply have thought about it more clearly and carefully. And think ‚ "Hey do i really want to kill the king?" Which tries up with what i mentioned before we all have a choice in life‚ and we must think before we act! And so on and

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    March 2014 Oedipus Rex and the Journey of Self-Discovery Those who have the ability of sight are stuck in the darkness of ignorance hidden behind lies and those who do not have the ability of sight are in the light of what the truth reveals. Throughout Oedipus’ journey of self-discovery one will notice how he develops as a character. Oedipus is referred to as a character that shows great pride and temper‚ his quick acts of judgement and fate are the reasons to his downfall as a tragic

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    type to Oedipus‚ he intends a downfall. That is the purpose of all ancient Greek drama: it is meant as a dramatic reminder of their mortality. Sophocles uses his plays in order to force people to learn at others mistakes. Oedipus tragic flaw brought about his demise. Three examples of this is his youthful pride‚ his argument with Tiresias and his argument with Creon. Oedipus acting with such pride in his accomplishments ended up being his greatest downfall. Throughout the play Oedipus is proud

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    When it accompanies the law‚ equity‚ and request to legitimize somebody’s passing; there is dependably a man who is the one to cause the demise‚ for this situation‚ Gatsby is the person who kicks the bucket. In any case‚ his demise was left unverifiable in light of the fact that it’s dubious on who caused his passing. In The Incomparable Gatsby‚ by Scott Fitzgerald‚ the passing of Gatsby and the obligation that lead up till his end is because of Gatsby’s entanglement in his fantasy world‚ Daisy’s

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    Lady Macbeth is responsible for Macbeth’s downfall Lady Macbeth is shown early as an ambitious woman who can manipulate Macbeth easily.  It is shown in the line "That I may pour my spirits in thine ear" Act 1 Scene 5. She manipulates his self-esteem by playing with his manliness and his bravery.  (Act 1 scene 5 lines 16-18)  “yet do I fear thy nature‚ It is too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way”  You are too full of the milk of human kindness

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