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    this is especially noted in the subtext behind Act 2‚ Scene 1‚ where Banquo and Macbeth are talking as if nothing is wrong‚ but they are actually having an underlying conversation about Macbeth potentially murdering Duncan. In Act 1 Scene 3‚ the three witches prophesize to Macbeth and Banquo that not only would Macbeth‚ at that time thane of Glamis‚ become thane of Cawdor‚ but would also eventually become king. After the prophesy of Macbeth becoming the new thane of Cawdor comes true‚ Macbeth and Banquo

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    around them to either get what they want or to control the outcome of situations. The trio of witches that starred in Macbeth held immense amounts of power. They convinced Macbeth that he would first be not only Thane of Glamis‚ but also Thane of Cawdor. After that he would become the king. Macbeth‚ not knowing that it had already been decreed that he would be Thane of Cawdor‚ assumed that the witches could predict the future. Macbeth then assumed that in order for the final prediction to come

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    The Conniving Wrath of Lady Macbeth In Macbeth written by William Shakespeare‚ Lady Macbeth is known for manipulating her husband‚ Macbeth. The witches prophesied Macbeth would be king and Lady Macbeth took action. Lady Macbeth had very power-hungry ambitions. Her ambition was so big and it got out of hand and it affected Macbeth. Her ambition led him to be the man that he turned out to be. Macbeth hesitated to kill Duncan since Duncan rewarded him with Thane of Cawdor. Lady Macbeth went out of

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    characters. In one of Shakespeare’s most famous writing‚ Macbeth‚ Shakespeare uses the story of Macbeth to allow the reader to meditate on the morality of murder and its true coast. Macbeth is the story of a Scottish hero‚ who finds out through three witches that he will one day be named thane of Cawdor and that one day he will be crowned the next king. He begins to fight these thoughts‚ until he finds out he is to be named than of Cawdor and once the sparks were lite he begins to wrestle with the

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    to FLEANCE‚ puff of smoke where she enters.] HECATE It is not for you to wonder about things you would not understand‚ child of Banquo‚ heir to the throne of Scotland and son of Banquo. FLEA CE Then it is true… My father and Macbeth did speak to witches. Your servants‚ I suppose. I hold you responsible for my father’s death‚ along with Macbeth. Hecate Do you really think it’s your father we are after? No‚ young one. The credit for your father’s death is Macbeth’s alone. Neither you nor your father

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    manipulation‚ greed ad murder are still herein the 21st century. Macbeth also wished to be king and she became exceedingly jealous and included happiness. Duncan Macbeth desires were impossible‚ Macbeth was ambitious‚ but with the influence of the three witches and his power. He became greedy and thoughtless. Realizing his dreams could easily come to life in reality‚ with courage from his wife. Murdering him whilst in a lay of slumber‚ thus allowing him to take his place as King of

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    soon loses sight of reality. After hearing the first prophesies form the witches‚ Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth into taking the future into their own hands. Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth’s love for her as well as his manhood in

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    the way they did so was different. With unbridled ambition uncommon for their gender‚ Lady Macbeth and Queen Elizabeth were viewed as progressive individuals with different views of power. Lady Macbeth was tempted by a prophecy foretold by three witches when her husband Macbeth mentioned it in a letter: “while I stood in rapt in the wonder of it came missives from the King‚ who all-hailed me “Thane of Cawdor‚” by which title‚ before‚ these Weird Sisters saluted me and referred me to the coming

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    bravery on the battlefield leads Duncan into crowning him with the formal tittle of Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth could not imagine committing treason of any kind because of his profound regard for the king. The encounter and the prophecies of the three witches triggered Macbeth’s ambitious nature. They appear to him with visions into his future saying‚ “ All hail Macbeth‚ that shalt be king hereafter!” (1.3.52) From this point on‚ Macbeth begins to think about his desire to be king‚ “Present fears

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    King Arthur was played by the late Graham Chapman with one of the famous lines throughout the movie shouting‚ “Run away!” He had a few extra minor roles in the film‚ such as the voice of god and the middle head of the three-headed giant‚ but his main role was Arthur. The whole cast did a fantastic job mimicking riding on horseback with the many actors following along clapping their coconuts for the sound of horse hooves. John Cleese had many roles as well‚ from the Black

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