problems ultimately including the downfall of Othello. It is obvious that Iago had a large influence on Othello’s downfall but we are all responsible for our actions therefore it could be that Othello’s flaws in his nature led him to his own downfall and eventually to be held responsible for his own demise. Othello is of strong character. He is very proud and in control of every move throughout the play. The control is not only of power but of the sense of his being who he is‚ a great warrior. He should
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atrocities‚ since what the gods say goes; the real question is‚ are they at fault for what happened? While the readers certainly may empathize with Oedipus’ drastic downfall‚ the blame truly lies on his shoulders. Because amidst his
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The play MACBETH is filled with suffering. It begins with reports of a bloody battle‚ an execution of a traitor and Macbeth’s bloodthirsty heroism as he "unseamed" one of the invaders "from the nave of the chaps". In comparison MacBeth’s later actions are even worse as he commits violent crimes against his own people. Much of the suffering in the play is directly attributable to Macbeth. However‚ the central focus of the play is the suffering he himself undergoes‚ as he makes his way through his
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He didn’t just cause problems with the Capulets by killing Tybalt‚ but he also got himself banned. Of course some could argue that none of this is his fault. That his parents should have guided him better. Especially his mother‚ she should have been there when her son’s heart was broken. But she was not. And even though she was not there for him‚ there was no need for him to act out. The young Montague
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What has happened to that strong‚ ruthless and feared woman? Ah‚ those witches brought this upon us. It is time to remove the guilt I have caused and do what must be done. But if I jump off this tower‚ will I really be freed of this guiltiness? My Macbeth is going insane but I still love him‚ deep down. Duncan and Banquo are dead and haunt my dreams. Why was I so power hungry and pressuring to be Queen? Duncan is dead. Washing my hands should have cleared me of this deed but I was wrong. I am racked
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Many readers believe that fate is what causes Oedipus’s downfall; however‚ it is his free actions that create his tragedy. It can be claimed by many readers that Oedipus’ actions were beyond his control and were actually being determined by a higher power. However‚ Oedipus is able to choose his course of action making him responsible for his ruin. Although many readers believe that fate is what causes Oedipus’s downfall‚ it is his free actions that create his tragedy. In “Chapter 5: A Hidden God:
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How and why is a social group represented in a particular way? How are the witches portrayed and what influence do they have along the play? In Macbeth‚ the witches seem to be confusing figures. They are portrayed as dark‚ eccentric‚ and strangely amusing creatures. It doesn’t show that they have that much importance early on‚ but after finishing the play and comprehending‚ we see that the witches have done a lot. We can deduce that the “weird sisters” specifically implant ideas in Macbeth’s
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also evaluate that role. Macbeth was always uncertain about killing King Duncan and Banquo until Lady Macbeth started talking to him about it. But it was not only her fault‚ for the witches who told Macbeth he would become King persuaded Lady Macbeth to persuade Macbeth to kill Duncan and Banquo‚with Lady Macbeth stating that Macbeth apparently is " too full of the milk of the human kindness" as Lady Macbeth reveals during the act. She plays on the vulnerability of Macbeth‚ manipulates his emotions
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Romeo and Juliet at Fault “Search‚ seek‚ and know how this foul murder comes.” (5‚3‚198)‚ said in the Prince. In the profound play by Shakespeare‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ many people had helped cause the devastating deaths of many people. With an extensive amount of activities‚ five people had deceased while two families were left in despair. The lies and secrets of the two star crossed lovers had cost the two families heartbreak and sorrow. Romeo and Juliet had both been mainly at fault in the devastating
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Macbeth is completely and solely responsible for his own downfall. He lead himself to defeat by falling to his fatal flaws. Manipulation‚ ambition‚ and power got the better of him creating great inner turmoil‚ and bringing him to an abrupt end. From the beginning Macbeth was able to choose his own fate. The moment when he eagerly listened to the witches and said to them “Stay‚ you imperfect speakers‚ tell me more” shows that he believed that what they are saying was of great importance to him
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