It provides a catalyst for action, an insight into character, and augments the impact of many key scenes. ... The conversation between the ghost and Hamlet serves as a catalyst for Hamletlater actions and provides insight into Hamlet character. ... Hamlet is not quick to believe the ghost, The spirit that I have seen may be a devil... and perhaps out of my weakness and my melancholy..abuses me to damn me, and thus an aspect of Hamlet character is revealed. ... The supernatural occurs four times during the course of Macbeth. ... In these plays the supernatural provides a catalyst...

• Word Count: 838
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Incorporating the mysteries of the mythical provides an incentive for action, an insight into the characters, and plays an important role in how many of they key scenes unfold. ... The appearance of Banquo's ghost provides insight into Macbeth's character. The ghost serves to show the path that Macbeth could have chosen, as well as a reminder of Macbeth's previous deeds. ... Another form of the supernatural in "Macbeth" would be the floating dagger that leads Macbeth to his victim. ... Under many different circumstances does the supernatural play a magnificent part in the actio...

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Commentary of Macbeth: Act 1, Scene 7 Act 1, Scene 7 of Shakespeare's play Macbeth, is a very significant part of the play. ... However, Macbeth is not making this decision purely on his own but with the influence and persuasion of his ambitious wife, Lady Macbeth. ... Therefore, leaving Macbeth train of thoughts unresolved. ... In conclusion, I believe that this scene is a crucial element in the understanding of Macbeth's character. ... Lady Macbeth understands that his greatest character feature is ambition, yet she turns this positive quality into a character flaw, turn...

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In Shakespeare's culminating tragedy, Macbeth, nature and the supernatural work in unison to bring about Macbeth's demise. Macbeth's greed and need for power disrupted the natural balance in his society, forcing nature to eliminate Macbeth and restore balance. ... The witches take advantage of Macbeth's weak and malleable character by telling him exactly what he wants to hear, in doing this the witches continuously further his descent into madness. ... " Here, in convincing Macbeth that he is unstoppable by any natural being, the witches, without lying, force Macbeth ...

• Word Count: 1100
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Polonskis, 1971 movie version of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is a good adaptation of the text and is appropriate to be viewed in school because the settings are portrayed accurately, the characters are displayed with precision and the supernatural activities are showed in detail. ... The characters are displayed with precision in the 1971 movie version of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". ... They were able to see and at the same time sense the characters role in the play. Through the facial expressions and body language of the characters the audience was able to diagnose each ...

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In Shakespeare's culminating tragedy, "Macbeth," nature and the supernatural work in unison to bring about Macbeth's demise. Macbeth's greed and need for power disrupted the natural balance in his society, forcing nature to eliminate Macbeth and restore balance. ... The witches take advantage of Macbeth's weak and malleable character by telling him exactly what he wants to hear, in doing this the witches continuously further his descent into madness. ... Here, in convincing Macbeth that he is unstoppable by any natural being, the witches, without lying, force Macbeth into ...

• Word Count: 1100
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

It provides a catalyst for action, an insight into character, and augments the impact of many key scenes. ... The role of the supernatural is very important in Hamlet and Macbeth. ... The supernatural occurs four times during the course of Macbeth. ... The second apparition tells Macbeth that he can not be harmed by no one born of woman. ... In these plays the supernatural provides a catalyst for action by the characters. ...

• Word Count: 840
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The character of Macbeth profoundly effects the play, by means of transpiring his actions to hurt others. ... Macbeth was heavily influenced by supernatural forces. ... Lady Macbeth is his world. ... When Macbeth arrives home, Lady Macbeth seems so enthusiastic to see him. ... Malcolm has just defeated Macbeth. ...

• Word Count: 868
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth is the Shakespearean play in which the supernatural is most largely used. Witches control events and exert an irresistible influence over the characters. ... In Macbeth the supernatural beings exercise greater powers that ever, and they succeed in their purpose to ruin the great and noble Macbeth. ... Shakespeare reveals his mental state in the lines of Macbeth when the character is approaching defeat: To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,Creeps in this petty place from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time; And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty...

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