Examples Of Universal Truths In Macbeth
Macbeth Universal Truths Essay
William Shakespeare's plays are written with bold thought, constant action and beautiful words. The thing that I feel is most important about Shakespeare's writing, and Macbeth in particular, is that there is much more meaning than there appears on the surface. The words themselves are not what is important, it is in the subtext where you find the real story. After reading Macbeth I learned that Shakespeare says many things beneath the surface of his writing. Some are subtle and some are not. Shakespeare often implies universal truths through his work. I have chosen three of these truths. First, people want what they cannot have. Second, people regret their actions. Third, people can be easily tricked or persuaded. …show more content…
There are many examples of this found in the text. For example, Macbeth wants the crown but inevitably he can't have it. He pushes and pushes to become king but it obviously wasn't meant to be. Another example from the text that reminds us that people can't have everything they want is found through Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to commit a murder so that she can have more power. But, Macbeth cannot do it. In the end he does commit the murder but he then falls into a downward spiral of guilt. I understand this all too well myself. I am desperate for a television but, I know that I can't have one. Darn!! This also relates to society and people in general. Most people want world peace but it seems beyond our grasp. It would take 191 countries and 6,200,000,000 people to reach an agreement and live in harmony. We all want this but, from a practical standpoint, it is
William Shakespeare's plays are written with bold thought, constant action and beautiful words. The thing that I feel is most important about Shakespeare's writing, and Macbeth in particular, is that there is much more meaning than there appears on the surface. The words themselves are not what is important, it is in the subtext where you find the real story. After reading Macbeth I learned that Shakespeare says many things beneath the surface of his writing. Some are subtle and some are not. Shakespeare often implies universal truths through his work. I have chosen three of these truths. First, people want what they cannot have. Second, people regret their actions. Third, people can be easily tricked or persuaded. …show more content…
There are many examples of this found in the text. For example, Macbeth wants the crown but inevitably he can't have it. He pushes and pushes to become king but it obviously wasn't meant to be. Another example from the text that reminds us that people can't have everything they want is found through Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth wants Macbeth to commit a murder so that she can have more power. But, Macbeth cannot do it. In the end he does commit the murder but he then falls into a downward spiral of guilt. I understand this all too well myself. I am desperate for a television but, I know that I can't have one. Darn!! This also relates to society and people in general. Most people want world peace but it seems beyond our grasp. It would take 191 countries and 6,200,000,000 people to reach an agreement and live in harmony. We all want this but, from a practical standpoint, it is