In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ Lady Macbeth is the true villain of the play as she is evil‚ ambitious and eventually insane. Lady Macbeth masterminded the idea to kill King Duncan and planted the vision into Macbeths mind‚ she convinced Macbeth to commit such a crime‚ and her love for her husband was eventually overruled by her determination and lust for power. Throughout the play she starts to show her true colours and the destructive force of her ambition‚ which inevitably results in nothing
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Macbeth: We know that Macbeth is a brave and valiant soldier‚ ready to die for his king‚ Duncan. However‚ the prophecies of the witches have a powerful effect on him‚ especially when he learns the first has come true‚ and he becomes the Thane of Cawdor. He thinks more and more about being king‚ and he is easily persuaded to agree to murder Duncan. However‚ he often appears weak - he starts to have visions‚ he asks lots of questions‚ he cannot make a decision and never really seems sure of himself
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Shakespeare’s Macbeth explores the notion of villains through its key characters and throughout the play the audience is left wondering who is actually the ‘real’ villain. Lady Macbeth seems to portray certain characteristics of a villain and appears to have evil intentions and Macbeth is also perceived as a villain due to his violent rampage. Nevertheless‚ both Macbeth and his wife have a conscience and they realize what they’ve done wrong. With this considered‚ it is ultimately the witches who
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Lady Macbeth Lady Macbeth is cunning. As quoted “ You want to have the greatest prize in life‚ but you act like a coward. You are like a silly cat who wants to catch fish‚‚ but is afraid to get it’s feet wet.” This shows that Lady Macbeth is very scornful over Macbeth and know that his weakness is him not being able to stand people’s insults of him. Lady Macbeth gains control of Macbeth thoughts through insulting him‚ which makes him want to prove her wrong by doing things lady Macbeth ask him to
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How does the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth change throughout the play? In the early stages of the play‚ the Macbeths seem to be a devoted couple. Their love and concern for each other remains strong and constant throughout the play‚ but their relationship changes dramatically following the murder of King Duncan in Act 2. The Macbeths ’ relationship is presented in very strong terms in Act 1 by virtue of their sense of togetherness and resolve when separated by war and when placed
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Lady Macbeth is responsible for the fall of her husband It can be said that Lady Macbeth is responsible for the fall of Macbeth. I believe that she was partly responsible for this. I believe that two sets of people are responsible for the fall of Macbeth.. Secondly I believe that Lady Macbeth is responsible for his fall. She urges him to kill Duncan questioning his manly-hood and saying that he was too kind. Finally I believe that the witches played a huge part in the fall of Macbeth. The witches
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Compare and Contrast: Macbeth & Lady Macbeth In the play Macbeth‚ ambition‚ strength‚ and insanity play major roles in how the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth behave and react. Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth present all 3 of these behaviors at one time or another during the play. However‚ there behaviors progress in very different ways. While Macbeth gets stronger and more ambitious‚ Lady Macbeth does the opposite. She starts out strong and ambitious‚ but becomes weaker and more reserved. In
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Macbeth has invited other lords and me‚ to be guests at his coronation; where we’ll be attending dinner at his castle. As I walked in the room with the other well dressed guests‚ we all took our seats at our respective places at the table. I worked my way to my seat and was immediately greeted with the powerful aromas of all kinds of foods and spices. I looked across my seat to notice an empty chair. “Banquo must be running late”‚ I thought to myself. As Macbeth started greeting the guests‚ I noticed
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future. Oh‚ Scotland. Your monarchy so heinous‚ so damned‚ so feared that your men are fleeting images of the past. Gone with the wind that was a torrent of darkness among the blustery trees. Gone without a thought of kinship; to family nor duty. I should have known a man so full of human nature would chase the scorpions of suspicion in his mind that sting him to the point of no return. It can’t be. Macduff‚ this noble passion/ Child of integrity‚ hath from my soul. (Page 76‚ 114-115) [Shaking head]
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To the love of my life‚ Macbeth Macbeth‚ can you recall when destiny was our ally? I’ve always known that you were rise to throne after reading the letter from those vile witches. My admiration for your bravery and courage you portrayed in our relationship was long everlasting. It was love at first sight‚ I guaranteed myself that our relationship would last forever. So much barbarity filled my mind when you revealed to me that you altered your opinion. However‚ you were too gentle and more regrettable
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