Macduff

Arts Macbeth Literary Analysis In the play Macbeth, Macduff and Macbeth are portrayed as conflicting characters, although both are referred to as “heroes”. These two men are both qualified to be tragic heroes, when following Aristotle’s six principles regarding the qualities a tragic hero needs. This is because both have a fatal flaw, but ultimately the real tragic hero in Macbeth is Macbeth, as there is no reversal of fortune nor nemesis in Macduff. According to Aristotle’s six principles…

success of the murder he went crazy. Macbeth went to the witches to see what he had to fear. The witches showed him some ghosts that told him what to fear. There were three of them. The first one said to look out for the Thane of Fife, which was Macduff. The second apparition said that none born of a woman would kill him. Last the third one said to not worry until Great Birnam comes to your castle.…

power. Through the eyes of Macduff and Macbeth, there are great qualities that are shown through them. They both have a drive for power and bravery but want to make sure that it does not go unnoticed. Without control, characters Macduff and Macbeth are not able to take over their land or fight for what they want. Even though they are men seeking control, they go through obstacles throughout the play, which shines a light on their characteristics. Macbeth and Macduff are similar when it…

76-77). In fact, this prophecy comes true when Macbeth and Lady Macbeth commit first great crime. After Macbeth becomes king, he is worried so he goes to the witches for help. The witches warn Macbeth to “beware Macduff;/ Beware the thane of Fife” (4.1.78-79). To avoid being harmed by Macduff, Macbeth slaughters Macduff’s family and plans to kill him next. The witches are guilty of turning Macbeth into a worse person than he was…

from earlier in the play are brought back. One reason why this scene in Macbeth is important, is because Macduff flees, which brings back the theme of manliness. In this scene,…

differs from the one he presents in The Merchant of Venice. In Macbeth Shakespeare unfolds justice through Macduff in using his hands to revenge Macbeth’s killing his wife and children, leaving him without his beloveds. While in The Merchant of Venice, Shylock, seeks justice from the Duke of Venice in requests that he enforces Shylock’s contract with Antonio. Shylock, in contrast to Macduff, seeks justice through the superior power of the court. Unfortunately, Shylock does not foresee that even…

constructs killing spree. To some, MacBeth would be the only fascinating character, given the play was named after him. MacBeth is such a peculiar yet tragic play for me to narrow down to a single most intriguing character. I believe Lady MacBeth, MacDuff, and Malcolm are as equally interesting as MacBeth in Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is easily considered an interesting character. Beginning with her malevolent comment when MacBeth began to show hesitation, “I have given suck, and know/ How tender…

family, Macbeth/Lady Macbeth, and Macduff/Lady Macduff. Duncan is the king of Scotland and has two son’s named Malcolm, who was the oldest, and Donalbain, who was the youngest. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth were happily married and have one of the strongest marriages in Macbeth. Macduff and Lady Macduff were married and struggled in their marriage. Macbeth’s drama centers on family relationships in Duncan’s family, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s marriage, and finally Macduff and Lady Macduff’s marriage…

it means to “be a man” through the following four characters: Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, and Macduff. During the Renaissance period, men held the responsibility for the duty of revenge. However, Shakespeare’s true opinion of what it means “to be a man” extends beyond the idea of revenge. A man should serve justice, but at the same time, demonstrate respectable traits. Thus, the character Macduff voices Shakespeare’s true opinion as he obtains revenge on Macbeth while upholding chivalrous…

with ambition and lack of character can have tragic consequences. This is not limited to Macbeth’s choices as we see how decisions can have a significant negative effect on several characters’ well-being in the story. Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and Macduff all provide examples displaying the implications of one’s actions on oneself or others. While the motivating factors behind each character’s choices may differ, each made decisions, which had a significant impact on their lives.…