Deception is used in Macbeth and King Lear. In both plays characters have great urges for power. ... Macbeth weakness is lack of character. ... One character, which stands out, is Edmund. ... In both Macbeth and King Lear characters have evil ambitions to gain power. ...

• Word Count: 354
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

Further development of Macbeth's character reveals the theme of betrayal. ... Along with betrayal the characters bring out other themes. ... The themes these characters developed are madness and betrayal. Simi-larities in the themes are found because the characters of Lear and Macbeth were established in the same manor. The characters actions, thoughts, and words establish the themes the plays. ...

• Word Count: 1354
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School