The Macbeths' relationship mirrors their political power in many ways, and with any good marriage or kingship, you need to have trust. ... This mirrors his political power as Macbeth was a brave soldier for whom his counterparts would die, but once again the witches changed that, as he killed Duncan to make the prophecies come true. Macbeth became King but trust was lost, and his fellow soldiers became suspicious of him, even his fellow commander Banquo feared, "Thou play'dst most foully for't" (III,i,3). ... Macbeth began as a brave and respected soldier who could bar...

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However, from the first entrance of the soldier, we are aware of the outcome, as we immediately establish his identity as being the true Martin Guerre. ... Thus at time, Bertrande acknowledges the fact that she has sinned and even ponder on the thought that a "sin on [her] soul for the good for the good of the household" may be necessary in order to maintain and reestablish happiness. ...

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Erasmus believed that any man led on by his desires and passions could not possibly do any good to society because they were not reasonable or wise, and were only slaves of folly. ... "And now suppose some merchant, soldier, or judge, out of so many rapines, parts with some small piece of money. ...

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