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    details the thought that the devil-temptation-doesn’t come as the stereotypical western demon, but as your greatest desire. In the play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is often tempted by various things and people to commit various deeds to achieve his desires, of which his reaction varies. This essay will address who tempts Macbeth, his reactions, and why Macbeth is an interesting character for us to watch being tempted. Temptation comes in various forms, whether it be people, the…

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    In the tragedy of Macbeth a lot of people may argue about who or what holds the most power to influence the actions of others. I think the three witches hold the most power to influence the actions of others because they are powerful and evil. They suggest ideas to Macbeth, and Macbeth is convinced by their ideas. The first reason why the witches hold the most power to influence the actions of others is because they make predictions and Macbeth believes them. “Be bloody, bold, and resolute.…

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    live under a shadow of false pretence whilst still appearing to be virtuous. Macbeth happens to be one of those types of men whom at the start of the novel, is introduced as a nobleman and a fearless warrior who provides exemplary service to his king yet this man is revealed to possess murderous thoughts in his heart rendering him capable of plotting against his king and usurping the throne. By studying the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, it is evident that one of the most important themes…

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    Lorraine Chuca English 4 Mrs. Crockett December 15, 2015 The Supernatural in Macbeth The play Macbeth was written by William Shakespeare and was published in 1606. The witches tell Macbeth his faith. Macbeth and lady Macbeth come up with a plan to kill king Duncan so he can be kind but not only do they kill Duncan but many other characters in the story too all because of the witches . According to the oxford dictionaries the definition of supernatural is “manifestations or events considered…

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    Macbeth Even the tallest building will crumble, and the mightiest man will deteriorate, this is a well-proven cycle in our world. Shakespeare’s Macbeth proves this lesson extremely well. We see the titular character’s cortege of mistakes follow him into the well of madness as he slides deeper and deeper toward his doom without his own realization. From his almost pure indecision over the matter of slaughter of his beloved King, to his fearful hallucinations leading up to the disposal of his…

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    The original curse that gave birth to the first witches runs in your blood. You kin are able to weild the power of the divine against the will of gods, your curse is the reason why you are an unholy menace and heretic to be hunted. Hex: Heretic Starting at 3rd level, whenever your spellcasting feature would allow you learn a witch spell of 1st level or higher, you can choose the new spell from the cleric spell list, in addition to the witch spell list. You must otherwise obey all other…

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    To Be A Man Macbeth, a tragic play written by William Shakespeare, portrays the story of a hero turned villain who is consumed by greed, and later fear. The play is based off true events and gives insight into the gender roles of 11th century Scotland. In the play, Macbeth takes great offense when anyone questions his manliness, and is willing to do anything to prove that he is, indeed a man. According to Macbeth, keeping your word, getting revenge and having courage describes what a real man is…

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    or a possession, they have control. In Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth, there is a question as to whether or not Macbeth is driven by fate or free will. Throughout the play Macbeth, written by Shakespeare, Macbeth is controlled by three witches. Some may consider the satisfaction of these witches' expectations as a reasonable sign that Macbeth's way is a destined one, bound to happen. Instead, the witches' control of Macbeth, his own particular self-uncertainty and clashing thought and his…

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    Into play Macbeth by Shakespeare, Macbeth's character changes a lot over the course of the play. In the beginning Macbeth is seen as an devoted husband and a nobleman of Scotland. He is respected by his Kinsman whom he served for, by putting down Macdonwald’s rebellion. But this all changes with the three witches. The three witches encountered Macbeth and Banquo as the two soldiers rode from the battlefield. The sisters make three prophecies, the first two regarding Macbeth and the last…

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    In the National Theatre’s new production of Macbeth, acclaimed French set designer Phillipe Pierre has chosen to include on the stage, a large pile of trash that grows as the action of the play unfolds. The audience can then equate the growing pollution on the stage with the growing moral pollution of Macbeth throughout the play. As Macbeth’s ambitions grow, along with his violent actions, so too does the amount of garbage on the stage. All the props and costumes that the actors discard and…

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