Macbeth

own inevitable demise. In Macbeth by William Shakespeare the decisions made by the character Macbeth, were instrumental to his downfall and eventually his death. His poor decisions include; following through with Lady Macbeth’s plan to kill King Duncan, not listening to Lady Macbeth while he was…

Shakespeare's ‘Macbeth’ the main character of the same name seems to fit the part as the protagonist, but is he? Macbeth is a tragic hero persona which is first off a good soul, then descends into villainy therefore not a true and prosperous hero. Heroes and Kings are the proud, looked up to and vigorous beings which have selfless intentions and is rarely convinced to do evil. Proper protagonists also slay those who deserve it as in the villains who’ve mistreated or slain innocent folk and if…

common derogatory sayings used to insult a male. Lady Macbeth constantly says such terms to Macbeth in order to get what she wants. This is simply because she, as well as many other women at the time, were not able to do the same things as Macbeth, or other males. Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth’s vulnerable sense of masculine pride in an attempt to gain power she would not otherwise have access to. Initially, Lady Macbeth takes advantage of Macbeth and his extremely fragile sense of…

big correlation with the play Macbeth because Macbeth was evil throughout the play and he used his evilness to get what he wanted which was to be the king of Scotland. Evil has played a big role in society as it helped humans stay clear from trouble. It also created two-faced humans that cover their evilness with innocence. It is what humans do best; to be two-faced in front of many…

In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Banquo, and Macduff all exemplify different types of masculinity, but only Macduff is truly masculine, because he exemplifies both physical and mental strength. Macbeth and Banquo both exemplify masculine traits, but neither demonstrate all of the traits necessary to become truly masculine. Macbeth is physically strong, but he is unable to find mental strength, so he never becomes truly masculine. Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that “When [he]…

After killing king Duncan, Macbeth feels guilty. When he is alone after having done so he is amazed by the amount of blood on his hands. What hands are here! Ha! They pluck out mine eyes. Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood Clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather The multitudinous seas incarnadine, Making the green one red. (2.2.76-81) ‘All of the neptune’s ocean’ serves as Macbeth’s guilt. He kills King Duncan and blood stains his hands, Macbeth images all the ocean in the…

true meaning. In the tragedy Macbeth, Shakespeare demonstrates that the way characters view manliness has a great affect on their actions. Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth use manliness as a tool to kill, but Macduff understands the truth of what is means to be a man. Initially, Lady Macbeth wants to have the same qualities as a man. Secondly, the newly crowned king tries to prove to his wife that he is a man. In addition, Lady Macbeth tries to undermine her husband…

isn’t really there, but even so the image in his head shows the dagger (which just so happens to be the weapon he is planning to use in the murder) is guiding him towards Duncan’s murder. The quote “proceeding from the heat oppressed brain” which Macbeth tells himself, shows that he has been obsessively thinking about the murder of Duncan, his loyal companion and friend. “It is the bloody business which informs thus to mine eyes”, this quote shows that it is the thought of the bloody actions…

the word blood in Macbeth a numerous amount, with different connotations. However, the best use of this word is being used to riddle the characters with guilt. After reading and deciphering the meaning each time it's used you see that the majority of the time it is referring to the foul deed committed by Macbeth. The guilt begins to set in after King Duncan’s death in act 2 scene 2. Lady Macbeth demands that the daggers be returned to the chamber which Macbeth refuses. Macbeth begins to…

into you¨. Similar to Macbeth, those who rose to power and who fought ¨monsters¨ in the beginning, ended up becoming one or associated with one in the end which ultimately foreshadows their death. Throughout the tragedy Macbeth multiple characters are corrupted by power. Whether corruption comes from wanting power or already having power, corruption is inevitable either way. This is a recurring theme which is displayed through many types of imagery. The Shakespearean play, Macbeth, displays how…