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    Thesis: In Macbeth I think the character made the choices he did in order to lead his life in the direction of determination and success. So he made the choices he did and pushed for his life to be like that. New Idea- The idea is that an individual who is strong willed‚ noble‚ prosperous and good- natured can be so determined to succeed in life can be turned into a murderous‚ power- hungry savage that will go to excessive lengths to satisfy his needs when faced with the possibility of higher superiority

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    In Macbeth‚ the witches are not simply prophets from whom Macbeth learns his fate‚ but represent a much more abstract idea. Initially‚ in Act I‚ the witches are three hags who Macbeth and Banquo encounter on the battlefield‚ with news that they have obtained from rumors. However‚ Macbeth’s “vaulting ambition” distorts his perception of them in such a way that they no longer resemble the human beings they were in Act I. After their conversation‚ the fulfillment of his promotion to the Thane of Cawdor

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    The Loyalty of Masculinity In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth the main theme of loyalty is explored throughout the play by main characters. Loyalty can be defined as faithfulness or unwavering devotion to a person or cause. Duncan‚ Banquo‚ Macduff and Macbeth are all essential characters who are given opportunities to express their loyalty‚ however it is the different ways in which these characters choose to be loyal or disloyal that shape the play as a whole. It is the character’s loyalty and/or

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    Macbeth is introduced in the play as a strong fighter on the battle field but shortly after turns into a soldier that is easily considered to be weak. When Macbeth is on the battlefield fighting against Norway he gains respect as a soldier because he shows qualities of a leader. “For brave Macbeth—well he deserves that name—Disdaining fortune‚ with his brandished steel‚ Which smoked with bloody execution‚ Like valor’s minion carved out his passage Till he faced the slave; Which ne’er shook hands

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    believed in the existence of the supernatural. Thus‚ Mr. Shakespeare included several forms of supernatural power in his play “Macbeth” for numerous reasons. The appearance of supernatural elements in his play greatly intensifies key scenes. They are also meant to please King James and catalyze action throughout the plot. The inclusion of the supernatural in Shakespeare’s Macbeth make this play very mysterious and interesting. The evil elements that appear throughout the plot emphasize many key scenes

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    rhetorical devices was unprecedented. Shakespeare‚ in the play Macbeth‚ examines the psychological aspect of crime. He puts forth an interesting notion – that one could be easily shocked by crimes which appear abruptly in their full magnitude‚ but alleviated by the stratagem of self-deceit‚ one could be negligent of the gradual growth of one’s own wickedness as a consequence‚ which ultimately triggers more crimes. As Macbeth kills Duncan‚ Banquo‚ and Macduff’s family‚ he undergoes a

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    Witches Fair is foul and foul is fair “You should be women‚ And yet your beards forbid me to interpret That you are so.” –Banquo ACT I SCENE III 46-48 Of course‚ there are also the witches’ prophecies. Macbeth doesn’t realize the prophecies can mean anything other than how he interprets them. Of course‚ Macduff was born by c-section‚ so he was not technically born of woman. The armies advance up the hill from Birnam Wood with tree branches before them which makes it appear the wood is walking

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    Aspects of Macbeth What are the main sources of evil in the play? How does Shakespeare get this across to an audience?  The witches are the main evil in the play even though they only appear 4 times in the story‚ but each time they appear they always create an evil atmosphere. When I say ’the main evil in the play’ this is my opinion‚ I feel they are the main because they are pure evil incarnate and they are what trigger the whole thing off. I feel when Shakespeare wrote Macbeth he meant it

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    Macbeth Exemplar Essay Analyse how the choices made by the writer influenced your reactions to one or more important themes in the written text(s). In the Scottish tragic play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare written in the early 1600s are important theme portrayed is that ‘excessive ambition‚ lust for power and temptations can easily weaken a man and influence him to do wrong‚ eventually resulting in harmful consequences.’ Shakespeare’s choices of making such a loyal and noble warrior –

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    central themes. In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth‚ the author uses themes such as supernatural and ambition to describe the importance of three secondary characters in the play. This will be shown through an analysis of the theme ambition for Lady Macbeth‚ the supernatural for the witches and suspicion for Banquo. Firstly‚ the ambition of Lady Macbeth contributes to one of the important themes in the play. Lady Macbeth is a deeply ambitious woman who lusts for power and

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