Macbeth is the Shakespearean play in which the supernatural is most largely used. ... In Macbeth the supernatural beings exercise greater powers that ever, and they succeed in their purpose to ruin the great and noble Macbeth. Macbeth also reveals the darkest and most pessimistic phase of Shakespeare's life. ... Macbeth was a work of Shakespeare's darkest years, when his own attitude toward the supernatural was one of gloominess. ... Six years passed since Macbeth and Shakespeare was approaching fifty. ...

• Word Count: 1725
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

While Macbeth feels this guilt Lady Macbeth takes advantage and plays upon it ("Shakespeare's Classroom"). ... (Shakespeare II.2.41-42). ... Macbeth does murder sleep"(Shakespeare II.2.49-50). ... (Shakespeare II.2.78-79). ... Shakespeare's Characters. ...

• Word Count: 1355
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Shakespeare further explores the theme of madness in a second play with the thoughts and actions of Macbeth. ... Shakespeare uses the characterization of Macbeth and Lear to reveal the themes of the plays. ... In Macbeth 1. murder of Duncan 2. murder of Banquo Conclusion - The characterization of Macbeth and Lear is the means that Shakespeare uses to reveal the themes of madness and betrayal. ... Shakespeare, William. ... Shakespeare, William. ...

• Word Count: 1354
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

As such, Shakespeare's works are first taught at a high school level, and usually the tragedies such as Hamlet and Macbeth are introduced. ... Similarly, Macbeth's ambition to become king eventually leads to his demise. ... The most obvious example is the appearance of Banquo's ghost to Macbeth in which only Macbeth can see; everyone else around him is oblivious to his vision and therefore considers him mad. ... Macbeth for one murders his best friend Banquo in fear that his children will overthrow his position as king. ... In Romeo and Juliet, the two lovers commit suicide,...

• Word Count: 1601
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School