Evil Macbeth EVIL MACBETH Darkness in our society is indicative of evil. For instance, a black cat, a dark night, a dark place are all symbols of evil. ... The evilness in them brigs out the good in other characters in the play. ... If Macbeth truly did not want to commit evil, he could have refused his Lady's arrangements. ... However, Macbeth shows that he has a conscience and that he can differentiate good from evil. ...

• Word Count: 12917
• Approx Pages: 52
• Grade Level: High School

[S] Initially, Macbeth is far from evil within: "Chance may crown me, without my stir," preferring to let fate lead his future. ... [S] Although Macbeth is tempted by evil as soon as he meets the witches, Banquo, in contrast, is wary from the outset. ... Although he has accomplished his goal of becoming King of Scotland, his guilt for all the evil he now represents is becoming unbearable. ... ," proving that her evil deed in still on her conscience. ... The evil deed of murdering the king becomes too much of a burden on the Macbeths. ...

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