Shakespeare's Macbeth explores the values, attitudes and beliefs present during medieval times through the construction of characters such as: Duncan, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. ... Duncan's character acted in correspondence with the natural order of life in the medieval world whereby one had to rightfully earn their position. ... Macbeth's portrayal as a murderous deceitful traitor, positions him in the dark light of the unnatural world. ... Thus under the leadership of Macbeth the lands are rife with disorder as Macbeth is in a position which is not rightfully his. ... Lady Mac...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"Lady Macbeth is often regarded as the epitome of evil. ... She is determined to persuade Macbeth to act on the supernatural prophecies knowing his nature "Is too full o'th'milk of human kindness- and any sympathy the audience may have is directed towards Macbeth rather than his wife. ... Lady Macbeth does not accept her husband's decision to pull out of the murder plot. ... This makes the audience wonder whether Macbeth is the villain or actually the victim and our resentment towards Lady Macbeth increases. ... Lady Macbeth is instrumental in convincing Macbeth to murder Dun...

• Word Count: 1103
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate