How does the construction of characters in Macbeth serve to privilege the values, attitudes and beliefs within the discourse of the medieval world? 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. Characters are distinguished as being members of either the natural or unnatural world. ... Macbeth not only disturbs the natural order of the cosmos but also destroys the natural order of being in the medieval world revealing his involvement in the unnatural world...

• Word Count: 795
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"Lady Macbeth is often regarded as the epitome of evil. ... Reading aloud allows the audience to see her true character straight away revealing her cruel and cold nature. ... 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 Duncan which starts the spiralling events that later occur. ...

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