[T] Another character that demonstrates the theme is Banquo. ... His aspirations come out further as he says to Fleance, his son, "Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature" gives "way to in repose!" ... Another technique the author uses to convey the theme is through motifs. ... [T] Another motif used to exemplify Shakespeare's theme is blood. ... [T] The motif of darkness also helps illustrate the theme of Macbeth. ...

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Throughout literature, themes are exposed in many works through the characters, images or recurring ideas within a same book. ... In Macbeth, Shakespeare develops many themes, such as ambition or the supernatural, which all revolve around the nature of the ever-present evil within the play. ... Additionally, the opening of the play brings together the witches who, even though only appear in four scenes, have a great impact on the outcome of the story. ... Though we rarely see the witches, their influence pervades the whole play, so evil is ever-present through the story. ... Furthermore, Lady ...

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The theme of regicide was suited to James I's liking. ... The King's escape may have influenced Shakespeare to contain this theme and show that anyone who tried to murder the King and take his divine right away would be killed. ... Eventually though Macbeth gives into her constant nagging and pleading and agrees to kill Duncan. The audience sees Macbeth give into his partners" constant pressure and evil ambition for them to become King and Queen of Scotland. ... Although Lady Macbeth viciously attacks her husband for being a coward, Macbeth gives into her therefore is also to ...

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In the beginning of the play Macbeth is a strong soldier who fights for the King without mercy, but his strive for ambition and his curious nature leads him to the Witches who give him the 3 prophecies. ... He said that if he doesn't kill Macbeth he will not be able to sleep and he will never rest in peace. " If thou be'st slain and with no stroke Of mine, my wife and children ghosts will Haunt me still"(V, I, l.20-22) Revenge was the only thing that Macduff had on his mind. ... For the first time in the story, we see a dark side to the brave and courageous Macbeth. ... "This night&#...

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Macbeth is the first one of the many of Shakespeare's great tragedies. It is a compelling drama about the success, deceit, and disintegration of a brave but flawed human being. Its diagnosis of evil is as apt today as it was when The King's Men first presented the play. I am most interested in...

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• Grade Level: High School