Comparing Shakespeare's Macbeth 'And Wilfred Owens' Mental Cases

Shakespeare and Wilfred Owen expatiate on the common themes of manipulation, betrayal and conflict which arouse “vaulting ambition”, tremendous violence and great empathy within both the Elizabethan/Victorian audience and the modern day audience. Both writers explore how conflict can lead to both self-realisation and psychosis. Wilfred Owens “Mental Cases” depicts his personal viewpoint on the war and the government, and at the same time challenges society, religion and faith. Similarly, Shakespeare uses his play “Macbeth” to portray the repercussions of inner conflict and deception. Both writers sustain the idea of social constraints, however one writes to expose reality, and the other to entertain.

Owen excellently analyses the physical