November 12‚ 2007 In the play Macbeth‚ ultimately there is one protagonist and one antagonist. In the beginning these two are very similar in many aspects including rank‚ leadership‚ beliefs‚ and loyalties. But at the story continues. It reveals these two characters are as different as night from day. Macbeth and Macduff were high-ranking generals in the Scottish army and were both loved and respected greatly by the King. The King even appointed Macbeth to become the Thane of Cawdor‚ a rank
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When the witches made the prediction on Macbeth and Banquo‚ they did not believe on it at first‚ but when the predictions became true one by one‚ Banquo still acts like before‚ but Macbeth’s mind is totally changed‚ which result of Banquo’s death. When Macbeth became the king‚ he has to slay Banquo because he is the only one that knows about the truth. They became enemies and eventually‚ Macbeth killed Banquo. I think Banquo is pretty stupid to stay with Macbeth‚ I believe he is a smart guy; he should
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inMacbethfrequently dwell on issues of gender. Lady Macbeth manipulates her husband by questioning his manhood‚ wishes that she herself could be “unsexed‚” and does not contradict Macbeth when he says that a woman like her should give birth only to boys. In the same manner that Lady Macbeth goads her husband on to murder‚ Macbeth provokes the murderers he hires to kill Banquo by questioning their manhood. Such acts show that both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth equate masculinity with naked aggression‚ and whenever
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Macbeth Log #1 Analyses of Act 1 Scene 3 In the third scene of the first act of Macbeth‚ readers are introduced to three mysterious yet revelatious witches; they reveal to the main character as well his accomplice Banquo prophecies which are to be fulfilled. And presumably these prophecies may very well shape the play‚ as well as its characters and their personas. Of most importance some analyses of the three witches must be made in order to develop an understanding of the scene. Banquo‚
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In the Shakespearean play Macbeth‚ the main character is seen as a tragic hero. The character of Macbeth appears to be an extreme form of paranoia in relation to today’s society. This character changes the way the world works‚ by altering the natural order of his kingdom. An old man describes how the world is upside-down: "Threescore and ten I can remember well‚ within the volume of which time I have seen hours dreadful and things strange: but this sore night hath trifled former knowings." (2‚ 4
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Macbeth and MacDuff have come from the same character background both are Kinsman to the King of Scotland Duncan. But as the story progresses we see a loyal‚ brave and Noble Macbeth turn into treacherous bloodthirsty monster his betrayal has no bound for he has killed his king Duncan‚ his best friend Banquo and slaughtered the children of MacDuff whereas MacDuff is committed to ending MacBeth’s reign by seeking out Scotland’s true heir Malcolm and Donalbain. In Act MacBeth and Banquo come across
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Macbeth: Macbeth A Tragic Hero In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ we discover that Macbeth is a tragic hero. Macbeth is very ambitious‚ courageous‚ and a moral coward: all these things lead to his tragic death at the end of the play. At the beginning of the play‚ Shakespeare defines Macbeth as a hero very clearly. From the courages in defense of Scotland is significant in the opening scene. However‚ he is very ambitious to be king. At the beginning of the play‚ he was loyal
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Banquo lies on the side of the river after being ambushed by Macbeths pass men. He reflects on Macbeths and his own behavior since the prophecies made by the witches‚ as well as reflecting on Fleance and the person he is to become. The nullify of Act III‚ Scene 3. After Banquos murder. (Lying) Here I lie‚ cold‚ wet‚ solely and betrayed on my death bed. Is this what I deserve? Have I been dealt a hand fair to the way I birth lived my life? No‚ I know that I lived my life justly. I acted on
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Macbeth and Banquo were on there way back from a battle when 3 witch’s show up they thought they were seeing things because what person would be in a battle field with blood and body’s on the ground. Macbeth and Banquo walked up to them and one of the itch’s started to say “All hail Macbeth Thane of Cawdor”‚ Macbeth thought they were just saying stuff cause they were crazy.So Banquo wanted to ask what they seen in his future and they just told him “All hail Macbeth and Banquo”. Macbeth will kill
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Write about the different influences of the witches on Macbeth and Banquo. In the play ’Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare‚ the witches play an important role and influence the characters‚ the plot‚ the theme and the audience. They help construct the play and without them it would have been a totally different story line. The three weird sisters affect Macbeth’s acts and characters’ lives and orientate the plot. They are related to most of the themes and appeal the audience’s attention. The witches
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