Lady Macduff Foils Lady Macbeth In many of Shakespeare’s plays‚ there is a major character‚ and a lesser character whose character traits directly contrast those of the major character. This literary device is called a foil. One example of this exists in the play Romeo and Juliet‚ in which Mercutrio foils Romeo’s character with his disdain for love and belief in man making his own destiny. Another example of foil exists in William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. The character of Lady Macduff foils Lady
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their lives. In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ the level of importance that Macbeth and Macduff place on factors that affect their lives greatly differentiates the role that they each take on in the play. These factors include their family‚ their country‚ and last but not least the importance they place‚ or fail to place‚ on themselves. According to the importance that Shakespeare portrays each character to have‚ Shakespeare succeeds at demonstrating that Macbeth is nothing but an ambitious
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William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth explores the power of two leaders who both fight for the path Scotland will take. Shakespeare creates a number of interesting characters; Macbeth and Macduff are two of those characters who are seen to be very much the same but also completely different. They are seen to be very similar in many aspects including their strong beliefs‚ the respect they have from other individuals and the way their minds operate. Throughout the play‚ Shakespeare reveals that these
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In the play of Macbeth‚ Shakespeare adds similar themes to each of the characters; Macduff and Macbeth are no exception. Even though Macbeth and Macduff may have very similar qualities such as; bravery‚ hunger of power‚ and many more‚ as the play develops‚ these characters slowly start to change‚ revealing that both characters are as different as fire and ice. They are each viewed differently from each other and by others. Even though they both murder‚ they both do it for different very different
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At the start of the play‚ Macbeth was just on his way home from war when the witches plotted for Macbeth and his friend‚ Banquo to come meet them. The 3 Witches informed Macbeth that he would be the King of Cawdor. Macbeth was very confused and wondered why he would be king if Duncan was still alive. Macbeth even said‚ “ The thane of Cawdor lives‚ A prosperous gentleman‚ and to be king. Stands not within the prospect of belief‚ No more than to be Cawdor. “ (1.3.70-73) When the witches told him he
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Both Macbeth and Banquo have unique reactions illustrated in their conversation to the news from Ross and Angus. Macbeth‚ while originally cautious yet interested‚ begins to believe what the witches foretold after part of their prophecy is fulfilled when the news is brought that Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor. Once this occurs‚ Macbeth gives great value to what the witches said and hopes that greater things await him in the future. Contemplating these great possibilities‚ he asks Banquo‚ “Do
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In the play Macbeth by Shakespeare Macduff is portrayed as both a hero and a traitor. Through the play Macduff leaves his family‚ attacks the king‚ Macbeth‚ and kills Macbeth. In the play Macduff is shown as traitor in many ways. Macduff is a traitor for many reasons. In act 4 scene 3 Macduff goes to Malcolm‚ who is the prince of cumberland meaning he is the one who was supposed to become king next‚ and tells him about all bad things that are happening in scotland. Macduff also tries to convince
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beginning of Macbeth‚ both Macbeth and 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
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characters Macbeth‚ Macduff‚ and Banquo. Some of these character roles are either heroic‚ villain or they switch. Macbeth and Banquo meet 3 witches that inform them of a prophecy that Macbeth will be king. Macbeth is friends with Banquo and has a high rank. He respects all and is very well liked. He is married. When hearing upon the prophecy he is determined to make it come quickly and debates killing the king for his crown. Macbeth refuses to wait for fate naturally and decides to kill. Banquo is a
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Ghost of Banquo William Shakespeare’s Macbeth portrays the character Macbeth as a fearless and powerful leader. It has been said that Shakespeare’s character Macbeth is the only single character in all of his writings that has seen a ghost without other characters present. In order to stay King of Scotland‚ Macbeth kills his friend Banquo‚ only to see him a few moments later as a ghost. The fact that only Macbeth can see the ghost of Banquo represents both his ambition to become powerful and
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