Macduff

achieve certain aspects in life. In Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth, women are not equally present as men, since their presence exemplifies either extreme wickedness or moral decency. Thus, Shakespeare uses female characters such as Lady Macbeth and Lady Macduff in the play to represent the struggle between good and evil by examining elements like gender archetypes, gender identity, and marriage partners. This use of female characters identifies morally different sides within the play and allows…

With much time and wisdom, Malcolm has seen himself to be a coward, and intends to advance his demeanor. Determined to confront reality, Malcolm appreciates the fact that Macduff " . . . hath from my soul / Wiped the black scruples, reconciled my thoughts / To thy good truth and honor . . . " (IV.iii.134-136). Therefore, he recognizes "My first false speaking / was this upon myself / What I am truly / Is thine and my poor country's to command . . . " (IV.iii.149-151). With a wiser outlook on…

Macbeth and Macduff are two intelligent men who hold high placement in Scottish Society in Shakespeare's Macbeth. They are both trusted servants of the king as well as his loyal friends. Macduff and Macbeth both seem to be strong, proud men at the beginning of the play; however their true characters are revealed. They also have different qualities which define who they are as characters. For instance, Macbeth will eventually turn on the king and murder him, while Macduff will immediately has…

characters. That show will never die, forever given a standing ovation throughout the generations. When committing this literary crime, many people were involved. Of Genesis 3, we have Adam, Eve, and the Snake; Macbeth’s counterparts are Macbeth, Macduff, and Malcolm. Now to know how they compare. Adam was told what was going to happen, and what he was supposed to do. He was then persuaded by his wife to…

of his own death and downfall However, these apparitions that appear only served to feed Macbeth’s ego, yet each apparition reveals to be more and more unclear. The first apparition, an armed head, screams out: “Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! Beware MacDuff! Beware the Thane of Fife!” (125) Macbeth sees this as a warning, and thanks the witches. The second apparition, a bloody child, appears and tells Macbeth to be “bloody bold and resolute”(125) for nobody born from a woman can harm him. This…

71-76 in light of the theme of ‘Fair is foul, and foul is fair.’ Consider this conversation she has had with her so, and consider the consequences of her husband’s honourable actions. In this scene, Macduff has left England, leaving Lady Macduff afraid and concerned. Lady Macbeth seems unsure if Macduff leaving England was a wise decision. Lady Macbeth seeks his son, asking for his opinion. Lady Macbeth believes that her husband is a traitor, where as her son denies it. ‘If he were dead, you’ld…

Coping with Trauma; The Emotional Differences Between Macbeth and Macduff In the story of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, the author tells a story of a man who was once a brave soldier, that later succumbs to the witches prophecies, becoming a murderous tyrant. Macbeth’s response when he hears the news of his wife’s death is pessimistic and bleak whereas when Macduff hears about the death of his wife and children he reacts with heartache and fury. Their contrasting reactions towards…

nonconformity is shown through the actions she takes—rebelling against the common notion of feminity by inciting violence—to ensure her husband's, Macbeth's, place as king. The character Lady Macduff serves as a foil to Lady Macbeth and displays how women are expected to behave. Because it seems that Lady Macduff is put forth as an example of the ideal woman, it is expected that she would meet a fate different than Lady Macbeth's, however, both women die by the end of the play. Even though both…

For this essay I chose the theme supernatural. Have you ever wanted to be a powerful magician? Here's quote I found from one of Shakespeare's sonnets, "They that have power to hurt and will do none...rightly do inherit heaven's grace's" (Shakespeare, Sonnet 94). Shakespeare's The Tempest shows us that therein us lies magic and can be used to control relationships, environmental elements, and even cause chaos, but also shows that all magic comes with a cost. Even though the play has a comedic and…

The story of Medea, written by the Greek poet Euripides, is about a woman who goes on a vengeful killing spree, after being scorned by her husband, Jason. Having already killed prior to that her scorn fed her murderous impulses. Her worldview indicates that she prays to the gods/goddess to go unpunished for her sins. She seeks out revenge for those who have caused her pain. As a result, Medea believes that revenge is justified. Medea seeks revenge to justify how her husband Jason has mocked…