At the beginning, Macbeth is not driven to do evil until he takes the witches' ramblings to heart. ... "Stay you imperfect speakers, tell me more-. ... Macbeth and Lady Macbeth seem to achieve what their hearts desire, but in reality they only gain torment and death. ... At first, Macbeth dismisses the witches' tales but then he meets with Ross and Angus and they tell him that he is now Thane of Cawdor. ... "If good, why do I yield to that suggestion Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs, Against the use of nature? ...

• Word Count: 2016
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

These phrases show that Macbeth, at point, is human and that there is uncertainty in his heart. ... [M] An honest description of Macbeth is given by his wife Lady Macbeth when she tells of his being "too full o' the milk of human kindness." ... Originally called the "bravest soldier," his descent into murder and betrayal is the tale of how ambition can tarnish even the purest of souls. ... Banquo replies to Macbeth's question "oftentimes, to win us to our harm," the tools "of darkness tell us truths." ... [M] Individuals have consciences that function to tell them the differenc...

• Word Count: 2918
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth seems happy and content with himself until the witches tell him he will be king. He begins immediately to consider murdering Duncan and this is shown in Act 1, Scene 3 when Macbeth says; "If good, why do I yield to that suggestion Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs, Against the use of nature?" ... The witches tell Macbeth to listen but not speak. ...

• Word Count: 3254
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School