The topic of revenge is portrayed over and over in countless works of literature. Revenge is portrayed in the Shakespearean play, Macbeth, as well as in the novel, “Of Mice and Men” which was written by John Steinbeck. In the play Macbeth, revenge is seen throughout the whole text. Revenge is one of the major themes in this play seeing as there are various parts with this topic laced throughout it. The reason why there are countless killings in this play is because when someone sees blood, they automatically want more which is why the vicious cycle of revenge never ends in this Shakespearean play. A quote that correlates with a previous example from a prior paragraph is, "blood will have blood" (Shakespeare, Macbeth 3.4. 121). This quote from
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Saiful Islam states that, “The tyranny of Macbeth arouses Macduff against him, causes Malcolm to assert his legitimate claim to the kingship” (193). This quote helps to backup the prior point to show how Macbeth was not a sufficient enough king for Scotland and that something needed to be done. Another quote by Md. Saiful Islam states, “Malcolm’s victory over Macbeth restores peace, truth and legitimate kingship to Scotland...Accordingly the play ends with the gruesome spectacle of Macbeth’s head held aloft on a spear by Macduff” (193). This quote helps us better understand that Scotland was in trouble with Macbeth as their leader, and he needed to be executed in some way. This quote also shows that this was the perfect opportunity to get rid of Macbeth and for Macduff to finally get his revenge on the king.
Another literary work that portrays the theme of revenge is “Of Mice and Men” which was written by John Steinbeck. This novel tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, who are two displaced migrant ranch workers during the harsh Great Depression. These two characters, one with a mental illness, move from ranch to ranch in California looking for new jobs. Revenge is portrayed less in this novel, but it is
Saiful Islam states that, “The tyranny of Macbeth arouses Macduff against him, causes Malcolm to assert his legitimate claim to the kingship” (193). This quote helps to backup the prior point to show how Macbeth was not a sufficient enough king for Scotland and that something needed to be done. Another quote by Md. Saiful Islam states, “Malcolm’s victory over Macbeth restores peace, truth and legitimate kingship to Scotland...Accordingly the play ends with the gruesome spectacle of Macbeth’s head held aloft on a spear by Macduff” (193). This quote helps us better understand that Scotland was in trouble with Macbeth as their leader, and he needed to be executed in some way. This quote also shows that this was the perfect opportunity to get rid of Macbeth and for Macduff to finally get his revenge on the king.
Another literary work that portrays the theme of revenge is “Of Mice and Men” which was written by John Steinbeck. This novel tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, who are two displaced migrant ranch workers during the harsh Great Depression. These two characters, one with a mental illness, move from ranch to ranch in California looking for new jobs. Revenge is portrayed less in this novel, but it is