Macbeth Soliloquy Analysis
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Macbeth’ is a play that demonstrates personality traits such as; greed and selfishness. Through the clever use of soliloquies, Shakespeare is able explain each character's intentions or trace of thought. Shakespeare shocks the audience by revealing dark character traits that the readers never expects to witness. For example, at the beginning of the play Macbeth was portrayed as a loyal man, however due to recent events the audience starts seeing his cynical side. Throughout the soliloquy in act 3, the readers learn about Macbeth’s mental state after murdering former king Duncan. After Macbeth realizes his efforts into murdering Duncan were wasted, Shakespeare introduces Macbeth's plans to have Banquo executed. Macbeth is paranoid that Banquo is …show more content…
He starts to think back to his prophecy and realizes that Banquo is a big threat to his place as king. The fact of his predicted future not being fulfilled enrages him, Macbeth soon believes that the only way to achieve his goal is by getting rid of Banquo. Shakespeare accomplishes to show how frustrated Macbeth is by using symbolism “Upon my head they placd a fruitless crown” (3.1.61) Shakespeare Macbeth's kin to fruit. Macbeth's kingship rests partly on his own children inherit the crown of Scotland. However, Macbeth does not have children of his own, which results in his treacherous act of murder; pointless and committed on behalf of Banquo's promised successors. “For them gracious Duncan have murderd” (3.1.66) the readers can indicate that Macbeth respected Duncan from Shakespeare's word choice and using “Gracious”. We can see that Macbeth is starting brew hatred toward by refraining to use Banquo’s name, instead using pronouns like “them/ "They hailed him father to a line of king” (3.1.60) By dropping small hint Shakespeare is able to change the tone and create a serious
Macbeth’ is a play that demonstrates personality traits such as; greed and selfishness. Through the clever use of soliloquies, Shakespeare is able explain each character's intentions or trace of thought. Shakespeare shocks the audience by revealing dark character traits that the readers never expects to witness. For example, at the beginning of the play Macbeth was portrayed as a loyal man, however due to recent events the audience starts seeing his cynical side. Throughout the soliloquy in act 3, the readers learn about Macbeth’s mental state after murdering former king Duncan. After Macbeth realizes his efforts into murdering Duncan were wasted, Shakespeare introduces Macbeth's plans to have Banquo executed. Macbeth is paranoid that Banquo is …show more content…
He starts to think back to his prophecy and realizes that Banquo is a big threat to his place as king. The fact of his predicted future not being fulfilled enrages him, Macbeth soon believes that the only way to achieve his goal is by getting rid of Banquo. Shakespeare accomplishes to show how frustrated Macbeth is by using symbolism “Upon my head they placd a fruitless crown” (3.1.61) Shakespeare Macbeth's kin to fruit. Macbeth's kingship rests partly on his own children inherit the crown of Scotland. However, Macbeth does not have children of his own, which results in his treacherous act of murder; pointless and committed on behalf of Banquo's promised successors. “For them gracious Duncan have murderd” (3.1.66) the readers can indicate that Macbeth respected Duncan from Shakespeare's word choice and using “Gracious”. We can see that Macbeth is starting brew hatred toward by refraining to use Banquo’s name, instead using pronouns like “them/ "They hailed him father to a line of king” (3.1.60) By dropping small hint Shakespeare is able to change the tone and create a serious