As the Scottish leave victorious, the valiant efforts of Macbeth are commended by Malcolm when he distinguishes the "bloody man" as the soldier who freed him. ... When Macbeth's conversation with King Duncan ends, the soldier's weakening gashes are seen as heroic as Duncan states, "thy words become thee as thy wounds: they smack of honor both." ... After continuing to indirectly end Banquo's life, Macbeth is then haunted by his bloody ghost. ...

• Word Count: 518
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth was a great soldier, but his unnatural desire to overthrow Duncan, a wonderful person and even better king, threw off the natural balance. ... He soon has a vision of the ghost of Banquo sitting in his place at his dinner table. ...

• Word Count: 1100
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In the beginning of the play, Macbeth and his wife are very intimate and close to each other. Later on, however, the two characters become distant, keeping secrets to themselves. Significant scenes throughout the play of "Macbeth" that set the tone of the couple's relationship include Act 1 Scene V,...

• Word Count: 973
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth was a great soldier, but his unnatural desire to overthrow Duncan, a wonderful person and even better king, threw off the natural balance. ... He soon has a vision of the ghost of Banquo sitting in his place at his dinner table. ...

• Word Count: 1100
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

This character shift shows out a villainous side to him, bringing out the heartless, ruthless soldier within him. ... Later on during his soliloquy, he personifies murder when he says, "With Tarquin's ravishing strides, toward his design/ Moves like a ghost. ...

• Word Count: 1418
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School