Macduff

composed of the id, ego, and superego. These three aspects of the human psyche are what controls our actions and determines our personality. Published in 1623, Shakespeare’s play Macbeth illustrates Macbeth as the id, Lady Macbeth as the superego, and Macduff as the ego. Lady Macbeth’s actions in making Macbeth want to murder were led by her superego. The play illustrates her superego being the one that made her believe that her ideal…

Malcolm's test of Macduff, Malcolm describes the aspects of a leader that he is not, indirectly showing the reader Shakespeare's opinion on the aspects of a good leader. Macbeth however, is conveyed as the antithesis of a good leader, and he lacks all the traits that Malcolm describes a good leader should have. Shakespeare initially emphasises the importance of Loyalty when Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty to his country. When Malcolm admits he was testing Macduff he says “Macduff, this noble…

others. Macbeth follows the story of Macbeth as he deals with the consequences of killing King Duncan. Macbeth is responsible for the downfall of the play because he has thoughts of killing King Duncan, he kills Banquo, and lastly when he thinks that Macduff cannot hurt him he still makes plans to kill him. As the play progresses, Macbeth makes some bad decisions that ultimately lead to his downfall. First, Macbeth has thoughts of killing King Duncan when he hears the prophecy. In the beginning…

For one if Macbeth never gave the kill order to Macduff’s family, Macduff would have never left Scotland and would have never had a reason of suspicion of Macbeth’s activities. Macbeth would just carry on doing his job and be walking around like a clueless rabbit. Then Macbeth could just carry on with the killings making them look like accidents but he must be careful not the tip of Macduff since Macduff’s hasn’t died Macduff does…

Macbeth. The young son, 10 years old, has had great memories with his father. The son keeps fond memories of playing with Macduff and learning many things from his father. Macduff’s prominence in the son’s life has caused kindheartedness and wisdom to pass down to his son. Because of this, the son consistently has a disparaging tone towards his mother when she speaks of Macduff being a traitor, even though he knows that it could possibly be true. The son constantly wants to prove his father’s…

could have avoided all of that trouble he caused. Macbeth is a traitor who has killed many people before he attempts to kill Macduff. Macbeth has killed Young Siward and stumbles upon Macduff. As Macbeth and Macduff are fighting, “Before my body I throw my warlike shield : Lay on, Macduff , And damn’d be the him that first cries, “’ Hold enough!”(Shakespeare 5.8.35). If Macduff had not fought Macbeth and defeated him, Macbeth would have worked his way up to kill Malcom. This quote displays…

later leading Macbeth to an arrogance in battle against Macduff. Three witches first appear to Macbeth and Banquo in Act I to reveal the men’s futures. The witches inform Macbeth of every title he will hold during his lifetime, thus leading to the downfall of Macbeth. The witches state all hail Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and king hereafter…

features. The second female who flipped the scripts is Lady Macduff. Lady Macduff stands up for herself and refuses to give into the orders, even if she does end up dying. In act four scene two a messenger comes in and they say, “I doubt some danger does approach you nearly.” This means that the messenger thinks/knows that Lady Macduff and her son are in serious danger. Later, the messenger suggest that she leaves. To this Lady Macduff says, “Whither should I fly? I have done no harm...Do I put…

immense enough for them to commit murder. Macbeth tells Macduff that guards were Duncan’s murderers and kills them before they are able to claim their innocence. Macbeth becomes King of Scotland and makes a banquet…

Is the solution to struggle gaining power over you weaknesses? Powerful words and actions can cause others to be entangled in them, however power over others can remedy being trapped. Power can lead to destruction. Macbeth is feeling pressure from the witches to complete their prophecies as well as his own desires. Macbeth is also feeling pressure from Lady Macbeth because she wants power. In order to escape other’s pressures, Macbeth seeks to have power over them. Macbeth’s people perpetuated…