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    has been entwined into every scene of the play. Likewise‚ the soliloquy from Act I Scene III is not only a self-revelation for Macbeth‚ but gives the audience a glimpse of the violence that would later occur that even scared Macbeth during this soliloquy. Additionally‚ the soliloquy gives the audience insight into Macbeth indecisive mind‚ which is an attribute that made him become a ruthless king in the end. In Act I Scene III after Macbeth received his prophecy from the witches‚ he debates with himself

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    fiercely loyal to King Duncan and to his country‚ Scotland.

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    of killing Duncan. Macbeth’s intentions change‚ because he wants to become king any way he can. Macbeth’s heart changes once he starts to think only of himself. Macbeth took many different turns in his life throughout the course of Macbeth. Macbeth changes from the beginning of the play. He starts off being very kind and has drive to become the king. Once he kills Duncan‚ Macbeth changes into a new person. He becomes cruel and relentless‚ and he would do anything to get what he wants. “I have almost

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    considers murdering Duncan he spots a “dagger of the mind” (2.1.50) that guides him to the room where the king is sleeping. Macbeth continues to think is his mind playing mind games with him. For example‚ he believes that the dagger is covered with imaginary blood which makes him second guess about killing Duncan. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth goes in for the kill and goes into his room and kill him. “O horror‚ horror‚ horror!” (2.3.59) Macbeth goes running from out the room saying that King Duncan has been killed

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    Doubt in Macbeth The play Macbeth contains doubt in many different ways. In the beginning of the play‚ we are struck by a very insecure Macbeth. He is indeed curious about what would happen if he were to take Duncan’s place and become the king of Scotland. If it were done when ’tis done‚ then ’twere well 
It were done quickly. If th’assassination Could trammel up the consequence‚ and catch 
 With his surcease success: that but this blow 
 Might be the be-all and the end-all‚ here‚ 
 But

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    Macduff were trusted by the people of Scotland and King Duncan because they were loyal noble friends. "The thane of Cawdor will never again betray me. Go announce that he will be executed and tell Macbeth that Cawdor’s title will be given to him". King Duncan basically gave the crown to Macbeth and said he wouldn’t be betrayed again because he was a trusted friend to him and the people of Scotland trusted him as well. In the story of Macbeth‚ Macbeth killed Duncan and Banquo because he was selfish and

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    In Shakespeare’s production Macbeth several kings‚ or kings to be‚ are introduced: Duncan‚ Macbeth‚ Sir Edward the Confessor‚ and Malcolm. Malcolm although only seventeen‚ is far superior to the rest. His well-rounded character‚ words of wisdom and ability to make patient‚ well thought out decisions proves him the best again and again. With the help of his own personal skills and reputation Malcolm is able to take back the throne that should have been his all along. The first thing that proves

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    multiple people who played a part in the death of King Duncan. Although this is true‚ I feel that Lady Macbeth was most responsible. Lady Macbeth played the largest role in the death of Duncan because she was manipulative‚ depriving‚ and deceitful. Out of the many bad qualities Lady Macbeth obtained‚ I believe she was more manipulative than any other. She displayed her manipulative ways by showing no sorrow concerning her plans to take down King Duncan. Lady Macbeth

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    the sixth commandment "thou shall not murder" he has also committed the highest form of crime: Regicide. Macbeth has not only dismissed our society’s ideal of law and order‚ he has intervened with God’s choice of King Duncan (may his soul rest in peace) as the rightful King of Scotland. Today we have a man before us who has clearly defied the laws of our society and the laws of the Lord. Do we dare leave his crimes unpunished? Do we dare give peace to the man who has acted against God? Honorable

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    the play‚ Macbeth betrays his king and leader when he kills him‚ King Duncan trusted Macbeth with his life‚ obviously shouldn’t have! King Duncan was innocent but Lady Macbeth and Macbeth desperately wanted Macbeth to become king. I don’t think Macbeth wanted to kill Duncan but he sort of had to for his wife was sure he was going to make a perfect king‚ much better than Duncan. The betrayal is a big part in the scene of Duncans murder when Lady Macbeth drunkens the guards framing them so it will look

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