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    tragedy Macbeth is an unfortunate one. Although Macbeth does take the actions that lead to his downfall‚ he is not fully responsible for his behavior. After encountering three witches who foretell the future for him‚ he desperately wants to believe what they say since everything they told him is good on his part. It is said that the witches were just figments of his imagination. In either case‚ the prophecies told act as a vehicle to plant ambition in him which then leads him to be greedy with his new

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    A tragedy is the story of an individual whose downfall is brought about by specific defects in his character‚ tragic flaws. The play‚ Othello‚ is a twisted tale of deceit and revenge. Iago creates an alternate world filled with lies‚ that unfortunately consumes the trusting and naive Othello. Othello’s downfall comes about due to a combination of the influence of Iago and the fatal character flaws of the otherwise virtuous Othello. Iago absolutely hates Othello. He is angry with Othello for promoting

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    - The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ it shows that Macbeth is a tragic hero because he has these characteristics to be one ambitious‚ courageous and many more‚ it also shows that how Macbeth has a many downfalls‚ he has many ups and downs throughout the play‚ his downs made him stronger but his ups made him weaker that’s where he had his downfall. Macbeth had gone through a lot to become a hero but he had gotten to confidence and that’s where he hit a wall and his downfalls began and where

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    himself to blame for his downfall. Throughout the book‚ Things Fall Apart‚ Okonkwo struggles to maintain his sanity‚ and strives to become the man his father never was. As a result of trying to distance himself from his father‚ he becomes an aggressive‚ rage filled‚ violent person. Being the leader of his community‚ Okonkwo is watched and judged by his community. His fury and violence cause him to commit acts that harm his reputation. The more he achieves‚ the less he enjoys it due to his constant fear

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    Macbeth’s downfall is caused by his Lady Macbeth’s persuasions‚ the Three Witches prophecies‚ and his own actions. Macbeth was going to kill King Duncan‚ but she just could not do it. One who introduced the concept of murder to Macbeth. Macbeth’s downfall is attributed to a sense of over-confidence and unchecked ambition‚ and the impact of the witch’s prophesy all three seal Macbeth’s fate and his destruction.   At the start of the play‚ Macbeth is a loyal‚ courageous servant of the King of Scotland

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    Shylock’s Downfall: The Merchant of Venice By Raghav Kaushik [KorektPhool] In Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice‚ the character of Shylock is partially responsible for his own downfall. Shylock is a victim of a society that values trade over human life; he falls foul to a city that regards Jews such as himself as inferiors; and even the intricate details of the law plays a part in his demise. It is true that Shylock feeds fat to the fire by treating the Christians with contempt; and his strong

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    #3: Macbeth will now do anything to survive and avoid fate‚ as it has been easier for him to commit immoral deeds. He has murdered many to achieve his standing as king all the while losing sight of right and wrong. He has become twisted and evil which is identified throughout the play. He loses his sense of what’s true and what’s false heavily relying on the witches prophesies‚ as they state that no man bore of woman could kill Macbeth. At this point it seems as if overconfidence will be his hubris

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    Macbeth is first introduced as a courageous warrior who is defending his country against the Norwegians. Also he is well trusted by his soldiers‚ and a noble kinsman to King Duncan. How can a man of this status become a tyrannical ruler and a ruthless killer? The answer to this simple question is ambition that is awakened by the witches’ prophecies. Lady Macbeth is also an essential part in Macbeth’s downfall. She pushes him to his mental breaking point‚ beyond the degree of insanity just for power

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    character Macbeth. Throughout the play‚ Macbeth strives to achieve power without any consideration for the lives of those around him which eventually leads to his failure. Ultimately‚ the reasons for his downfall were his lack of self-worth‚ uncontrollable lust for power and his overconfidence. Each of these factors were heavily influenced by characters such as Lady Macbeth and the witches‚ both of them having negative effects on Macbeth. One of the main reasons for Macbeth’s downfall was his lack of

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    Macbeth - Essays on Macbeth - Page 1 Any essay listed below can be e-mailed to you TODAY - Only 9.95/pg!!! ’MacBeth’ / General Analysis [ send me THIS essay ] A 4 page paper that provides an overview of the major themes in one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. This paper contends that the play is effective because it demonstrates support for the themes of prophecy‚ heresy‚ guilt and temptation as significant elements in tragedy. No additional sources cited. Filename: Macb.wps Shakespeare’s

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