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    king. The many characters within this wreck reside in the Dark Middle Ages in mostly Scotland, but the two who relate, but also differ most are Macbeth and Macduff. They are both brave, and respected. At the same time Macbeth is self centered and a tyrant, while Macduff is loyal and virtuous. Besides both being named “Mac”, Macbeth and Macduff have bravery and respect. Macbeth’s bravery is witnesses in Act 1, Scene 2 when the Captain tell Macbeth’s story about him cutting Macdonwald’s head…

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    characters of Macbeth and Macduff are adversaries in the tragedy, however certain similarities can be cited. The differences and similarities contribute to Macbeth’s tragic ending and Macduff’s resolution. Similarities between Macduff and Macbeth are their names. They have very similar names making them almost seem to be the same person or twins. They are both married and seem to be happy. Macbeth seems more like he does everything that Lady Macbeth says or suggests. Macduff and Macbeth were…

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    Macbeth Vs Macduff Essay

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    Macbeth and Macduff differ from each other because they both have a different admonition. Macbeth has different noble actions of doing what is right for a reward .In Act 1 scene 4 It states ,”The rest...take my leave”.Macduff is different from Macbeth noble actions of doing the right things because its was right.In Act 4 scene 3 and it states,”Hold fast… syllable of dollar”.This is one way you can tell…

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    from this song perfectly intertwine with the character Macduff. Throughout the play we see Macduff go from neutral towards Macbeth, to straight up despising him. The lyric from the song, "All this time I was wasting / Hoping you would come around," really paints a good picture of when Macduff has finally had it with Macbeth. I imagine that this line illustrates the scene when Macduff learns that Macbeth has killed his whole family. We see Macduff become skeptical of Macbeth's behavior after…

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    There is one quote that really stood out, it was pronounced by Lady Macbeth “That death and nature do contend about them, Whether they live or die.” The reason why it stood out is because it shows the brutal mentality of the Macbeth’s. The Macbeth’s ended up killing Duncan, Banquo, and Macduff’s family. This is important because it shows how Macbeth didn’t get arrested, for killing multiple people. Macbeth is guilty of first degree murder for the planning and killing of Banquo, Duncan, and…

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    Lady Macbeth and Lady Macduff are almost polar opposites. They were written to contrast one another, because Lady Macbeth is cold and unkind, which Lady Macduff is innocent and good. This relates to the overall theme of the play because it’s been good vs. evil with Macbeth vs. Duncan, and Macbeth vs. murderous thoughts, and now Lady Macbeth vs. Lady Macduff. Lady Macbeth is cold, harsh, and strong. She an advocate and supporter of her husband murdering someone, just for their own personal…

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    The Curse Of Macbeth

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    Macbeth, or who actors call it That Scottish Play due to a superstition of a curse on the play, is the story of a Thane, a military nobleman, who hears a prophecy from three witches that he will become not only the Thane of Cawdor, the highest-ranking Thane, but also the King of the land. His best friend and comrade in arms, Banquo, also learns that his linage of sons will be the king thereafter. Soon after this Macbeth commits regicide because his wife pressures him into it after he has second…

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    Downfall Of Macbeth Essay

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    At the start go the play, Macbeth is shown to be a very loyal and honourable soldier to his country. The king, Duncan, and his men describe him with such qualities when they talk about his success in fighting the rebels. However, when Macbeth is finally introduced, he first appears talking to the witches, which share three predictions with him. Their predictions include him being the Thane of Cawdor, which later comes true, and becoming the king of Scotland. These predictions are the first thing…

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    As a man seeking vengeance and justice for his country, Macduff presents himself as Macbeth’s ultimate foil and greatest adversary. As someone who shares so many similarities and polar qualities, it is no wonder that Macduff would be Macbeth’s greatest foe. As one of the first people to notice the transparency of Macbeth’s innocence in the killing of King Duncan, Macduff presents himself as a determined, loyal, and brilliant noblemen of Scotland who will eventually defend his country against…

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    Macduff is like the hero of the play Macbeth. The hero is the one to defeat, or change the villain to be good. Although it doesn’t seem like it at first, Macbeth was the real villain in the play Macbeth, which means that it is Macduff’s fault for the death of Macbeth. Malcolm had been in England throughout Macbeth’s reign as king. Macduff saw what Macbeth was doing, and went to England to gather an army, and to convince Malcolm to come back and help overthrow Macbeth. While in England, Macduff…

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