Macbeth is a complicated character whose human nature means that he possesses both good and evil traits. ... Macbeth cannot be discussed as either purely heroic or villainous; the complexity of his character is illustrated by his violent inner conflict which arises from the opposing traits he possesses and is fuelled by his imagination. At the beginning of the play Macbeth is introduced to the audience through the words of other characters. ... As Macduff is aware of the murders that Macbeth has committed Macbeth thinks he needs to have him killed. ... He is killed by Macbeth. ...

• Word Count: 2112
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The characters of the witches, Lady Macbeth and her husband, along with the various images used, all represent the different aspects of evil that are unfolded during the story. ... Firstly, characters often remark on the weather or the sky when evil is going to happen or has already. ... These three characters are the pure representation of evil for several reasons. ... Close to the characters of the witches is that of Lady Macbeth. ... Furthermore, Lady Macbeth is very close to the character of the witches as she too has an ambiguous sexuality: "unsex me [...] ...

• Word Count: 2650
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

With Lady Macbeth as the main driving power behind Macbeth's own will to become king, he commits some terrible crimes that are the exact opposite of moral. ... Macbeth, overall, uses morals to decide what the characters do and how they feel about things during the story. ... The best symbol for goodness in Macbeth is Banquo. ... Even though Macbeth does some awful things throughout the play, it seems more logical to deem Lady Macbeth as the symbol for evil in the story. ... Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are taken to their graves and Malcom takes over the throne, which restores order b...

• Word Count: 649
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The character of Macbeth profoundly effects the play, by means of transpiring his actions to hurt others. ... Macbeth was heavily influenced by supernatural forces. ... Lady Macbeth is his world. ... When Macbeth arrives home, Lady Macbeth seems so enthusiastic to see him. ... Malcolm has just defeated Macbeth. ...

• Word Count: 868
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

One of Shakespeare's most villainous characters is disliked mainly because he is extremely good at being bad. ... For these reasons, namely his greedy lust for Desdemona and his need for power and authority, Iago Of all of Shakespeare's powerful females, one of the most recognized is Lady Macbeth, from the play Macbeth. ... However, murder isn't the only evil act that Lady Macbeth commits in this play. ... By this, Lady Macbeth is referencing to the sleeping potion that she used to drug the guards. ... However, since there is no apparent cause for the greed itself, then ...

• Word Count: 1501
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

From Julius Caesar to Macbeth, from Othello to Hamlet, Shakespeare presented at least one machiavel. Typically, the Machiavellian character is the essence of evil in the play: the villain. Rarely is there a good machiavel and usually that character is set juxtaposed to the cruel machiavel. ... Furthermore, through the ruin of a character, the Machiavellian can learn more of what he can use to "procreate- himself further. ... Edmund exemplifies such a Machiavellian idea entirely through realizing flaws in characters and capitalizing on the events surrounding him in Shakespeare's King Lear....

• Word Count: 1654
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

From Julius Caesar to Macbeth, from Othello to Hamlet, Shakespeare presented at least one machiavel. Typically, the Machiavellian character is the essence of evil in the play: the villain. Rarely is there a good machiavel and usually that character is set juxtaposed to the cruel machiavel. ... Furthermore, through the ruin of a character, the Machiavellian can learn more of what he can use to "procreate- himself further. ... Edmund exemplifies such a Machiavellian idea entirely through realizing flaws in characters and capitalizing on the events surrounding him in Shakespeare's King Lear....

• Word Count: 1653
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School