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    com/homework-help/how-does-lady-macbeth-describe-her-husband-277319 2 需要找 3 Note the double meaning of "done" in this line: in the first instance it means "finished‚" in the second "performed." Macbeth’s meaning‚ which he goes on to illustrate through the next seven lines‚ is that if the whole matter could be settled by one blow‚ it would be well to strike that blow quickly.  http://www.markedbyteachers.com/university-degree/linguistics-classics-and-related-subjects/analysis-of-macbeth-s-soliloquy-act-1-scene-7

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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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    Supernatural creatures exist only in our conscious mind. In the play "Macbeth‚" there are many interesting events which could be reviewed to show how supernatural events affect someone’s thoughts. First‚ in the playMacbeth make his way to the witches and they give him three apparitions. The first apparition says "Macbeth!‚ Macbeth!‚ Macbeth!‚ beware of Macduff; beware thane of Fife. Dismiss me: enough." (IV.1.71-73). Here it gives Macbeth the idea that he should fear Macduff because he’s a threat to

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    Macbeth The tragedy of "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare‚ follows the fall from a man in a position of power‚ with a content life to a man with nothing but hollow words and a dammed soul. In this essay I wish to show to what level Macbeth s tragedy was his own carelessness. It all started with the statement "fair is foul and foul is fair"(act 1 scene 1) made by the three witches. Momentarily the downfall of Macbeth begins early on in the play when he and Banquo meet the three witches on the way

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    Haley Sanders 3-5-13 Pd.2 Lady Macbeth “No there ain’t no rest for the wicked‚ until we close our eyes for good.” -Lyrics from Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant The above lyrics ring especially true for the character Lady Macbeth from the renowned Shakespeare play Macbeth. In the play‚ Lady Macbeth’s ability to suppress her emotions allows her to be calculating‚ manipulative‚and apathetic. These qualities enable her to achieve her dark ambitions

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    English 27 February 2013 Macbeth In the play Macbeth‚ there are many different themes and motifs. The play is about a man named Macbeth who is a respected military man who lives in Scotland. One day‚ Macbeth meets three witches who give him the prophecy that he’ll become King. This prophecy leads to Macbeth’s downfall‚ and the start of his guilt. In Macbeth‚ Shakespeare explores the theme of guilt in order to teach his audience the overall

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    Blood is a recurring symbol in the Macbeth play. Representing honor‚ disloyalty‚ and guilt‚ Shakespeare uses blood to describe Macbeth’s desire to destroy his king‚ leading to the eventual downfall of his country. The first mention of blood in Macbeth takes place early in the play. During act 1‚ scene 2‚ Duncan notices the injured soldier and states‚ “What bloody man is that?” This reference symbolizes honor as the soldier is returning from battle. He tells a story of Macbeth’s victory over

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    The Effects of Unrestrained Ambition Lady Macbeth and Macbeth create their own tragedy by inciting ambition‚ and power-hungry obsession that fatalistically corrupts their minds. In the playMacbeth by William Shakespeare‚ Lady Macbeth begins the downward spiral with her ambition‚ pushing Macbeth into wanting to become King. Macbeth then becomes obsessed with becoming King and gaining and maintaining power. These situations lead to both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth’s corruption‚ and ultimately‚ their

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    In the tragedy‚ Macbeth‚ William Shakespeare employs various rhetorical devices to demonstrate Macbeth’s and Lady Macbeth’s switch in traditional gender roles‚ which arise from the consequences for each character’s actions and speech. Plotting to murder Duncan in order to succeed the throne‚ both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth switch traditional gender roles through their actions and speech. The switch in roles exemplifies inverted gender and social roles during their era. After Macbeth discovers the

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    II. In Macbeth‚ the theme of appearance being deceiving is repeated throughout the play. This theme was established in the beginning of the play when the three witches said‚ “Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair.” It says that good is bad and bad is good. Macbeth was shown as a noble and honorable man‚ but he is actually a ruthless murderer. Macbeth‚ a courageous man that serves his king‚ changes his feelings after he heard the three witches’ prophecies. The prophecies sounded really pleasant to Macbeth

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