Shakespeare's play/drama Macbeth possesses several dynamic characters. Typically, dramatists employ important changes in status in dynamic characters in an effort to subliminally project their moral values or beliefs. Interestingly, Shakespeare evokes changes in characters--specifically Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Banquo-- as a means of advising the inhabitants of the Renaissance era.
Shakespeare evolves Lady Macbeth's character from a powerful, male equating woman to a submissive inferior of the King, Macbeth, to comment on gender equality. Though the Renaissance was a time period where individualism was idolized, it was not societally acceptable for women to possess powerful personas. Initially, Shakespeare depicts Lady Macbeth as a superior …show more content…
In other words, Lady Macbeth desires the aggression and motive of a man necessary to annihilate the obstacle, King Duncan, standing in the way of Macbeth's reign. While Lady Macbeth longs for unsexing, Macbeth holds a cowardice nature "full o' th' milk of human kindness"(1.5.17). As Macbeth temporizes concerning his commitment to kill King Duncan, Lady Macbeth proceeds to insult her husband's masculinity comparing him to "the babe that milks" her (1.7.63). Lady Macbeth also dominates Macbeth actively. Meaning, she organizes the entire murder of King Duncan and "gilds the faces of the grooms withal/ For it must seem their guilt" when Macbeth cowardly refuses to complete his deceptive deed (2.2.72-73). During the Renaissance, Lady Macbeth's behavior would have been deemed unacceptable and inappropriate. Women did not even equate to men; a woman with a supercilious nature was unheard of. However, once Macbeth becomes king, Lady Macbeth …show more content…
The main character of the play, Macbeth, transforms from a war hero to an infamous tragic hero with a tragic flaw. In the initial stages of the play, King Duncan declares "no more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest. Go pronounce his present death/ and with his former title greet Macbeth" (1.3. 73-76). King Duncan is so impressed with Macbeth's valor in the battle against the Thane of Cawdor, that he rewards Macbeth with the newly vacant title. However, before the great news reaches Macbeth, he encounters the Weird Sisters who deceive him with the three prophecies: "Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, king hereafter" (1.3.52-54). With influence from Lady Macbeth, Macbeth becomes extremely greedy. Greedy for power, greedy for fame, greedy for honor. This greed completely evolves Macbeth's character from heroic Thane to relentless murderer, making his face a vizard to his heart (3.2.38). Though King James does not possess the devious nature of MacBeth, Shakespeare evolves Macbeth into a dynamic character in order to warn King James that things may not always be what they seem and to have caution. Shakespeare further warns King James and the audience that a consequence follows every action with the transformation of Banquo's character. Often, literary critics characterize Banquo as a static character-- a character that does not undergo
Shakespeare evolves Lady Macbeth's character from a powerful, male equating woman to a submissive inferior of the King, Macbeth, to comment on gender equality. Though the Renaissance was a time period where individualism was idolized, it was not societally acceptable for women to possess powerful personas. Initially, Shakespeare depicts Lady Macbeth as a superior …show more content…
In other words, Lady Macbeth desires the aggression and motive of a man necessary to annihilate the obstacle, King Duncan, standing in the way of Macbeth's reign. While Lady Macbeth longs for unsexing, Macbeth holds a cowardice nature "full o' th' milk of human kindness"(1.5.17). As Macbeth temporizes concerning his commitment to kill King Duncan, Lady Macbeth proceeds to insult her husband's masculinity comparing him to "the babe that milks" her (1.7.63). Lady Macbeth also dominates Macbeth actively. Meaning, she organizes the entire murder of King Duncan and "gilds the faces of the grooms withal/ For it must seem their guilt" when Macbeth cowardly refuses to complete his deceptive deed (2.2.72-73). During the Renaissance, Lady Macbeth's behavior would have been deemed unacceptable and inappropriate. Women did not even equate to men; a woman with a supercilious nature was unheard of. However, once Macbeth becomes king, Lady Macbeth …show more content…
The main character of the play, Macbeth, transforms from a war hero to an infamous tragic hero with a tragic flaw. In the initial stages of the play, King Duncan declares "no more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest. Go pronounce his present death/ and with his former title greet Macbeth" (1.3. 73-76). King Duncan is so impressed with Macbeth's valor in the battle against the Thane of Cawdor, that he rewards Macbeth with the newly vacant title. However, before the great news reaches Macbeth, he encounters the Weird Sisters who deceive him with the three prophecies: "Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, king hereafter" (1.3.52-54). With influence from Lady Macbeth, Macbeth becomes extremely greedy. Greedy for power, greedy for fame, greedy for honor. This greed completely evolves Macbeth's character from heroic Thane to relentless murderer, making his face a vizard to his heart (3.2.38). Though King James does not possess the devious nature of MacBeth, Shakespeare evolves Macbeth into a dynamic character in order to warn King James that things may not always be what they seem and to have caution. Shakespeare further warns King James and the audience that a consequence follows every action with the transformation of Banquo's character. Often, literary critics characterize Banquo as a static character-- a character that does not undergo