Act 3 scene2 and act 1 scene 5 are two extracts from Macbeth from which we can find parallel similarities dressed up with a pinch of contrasting effects. These scenes are scenarios before the “Macbeths” (King Macbeth and Lady Macbeth) dreadful acts are perpetrated. While both extracts deal with the murderous project committed by the Macbeths, one is instigated by Lady Macbeth and the other by Macbeth. So, throughout the following lines, analysis will be made on the contrasting effect of both scenes and the reversal role of gender, point of view, tone, diction, imagery and syntax.
Firstly, the indisputable theme of “the corrupting power of unverified ambition” is clearly seen in both extracts. Macbeth and his wife have an incandescent zeal for …show more content…
Likewise, Lady Macbeth, who is full of determination, yet incapable of withstanding the effects of her deeds. This theme is still developed in act3, scene 2 as Macbeth plans to kill Banquo, again to reassure his position of king. Consequently, this unverified ambition results in continuous use of violence to achieve his mission. This theme is more likely to be explicit. Therefore, through these scenes, Shakespeare reveals to the audience, the significance of masculinity in the eyes of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth who consider it to equal cruelty. The issue of gender is very peculiar and explicit throughout the development of the work. As a result of Macbeth’s discussion with Lady Macbeth in act 1, scene 5, Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth’s manhood in the next scene by asking him to prove his masculinity by killing King Duncan which is a sign of violence and savagery. Similarly, Macbeth, in the previous scene before act 3, scene 2 defies the murderers he hires exactly as Lady Macbeth did to him. This informs the audience on how anything related to manhood is attributed the features of aggression and violence in these scenes. Also, the audience is edified on the fact that women are the origin of all evil and harm. Firstly, we can refer this on the story of “Man’s fall” in the Christian Bible. This story shows that, through Eve (mother of humanity); evil sprayed on the human race because she went in direct communication
Firstly, the indisputable theme of “the corrupting power of unverified ambition” is clearly seen in both extracts. Macbeth and his wife have an incandescent zeal for …show more content…
Likewise, Lady Macbeth, who is full of determination, yet incapable of withstanding the effects of her deeds. This theme is still developed in act3, scene 2 as Macbeth plans to kill Banquo, again to reassure his position of king. Consequently, this unverified ambition results in continuous use of violence to achieve his mission. This theme is more likely to be explicit. Therefore, through these scenes, Shakespeare reveals to the audience, the significance of masculinity in the eyes of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth who consider it to equal cruelty. The issue of gender is very peculiar and explicit throughout the development of the work. As a result of Macbeth’s discussion with Lady Macbeth in act 1, scene 5, Lady Macbeth challenges Macbeth’s manhood in the next scene by asking him to prove his masculinity by killing King Duncan which is a sign of violence and savagery. Similarly, Macbeth, in the previous scene before act 3, scene 2 defies the murderers he hires exactly as Lady Macbeth did to him. This informs the audience on how anything related to manhood is attributed the features of aggression and violence in these scenes. Also, the audience is edified on the fact that women are the origin of all evil and harm. Firstly, we can refer this on the story of “Man’s fall” in the Christian Bible. This story shows that, through Eve (mother of humanity); evil sprayed on the human race because she went in direct communication