The witches who only have the power to for see the future inform Macbeth of his destiny (Act 1 scene 3 line 50). ... Macbeth earliest sings of ambition become apparent in Act 1, scene 3, line 134. ... To achieve he personal desires she questioned Macbeth manhood (Act 1 scene 7, l 35) and even took part in the cover up of the murders (act 2 scene 2 l 52). ... This is apparent in Act 4 scene 1, where the witches conjure up the illusions that predict the future of Macbeth. ... Once Macbeth is informed of his destiny prematurely, he acts in a way to speed up a process that already has been c...

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(Act 1, Scene 5, line 13-15) This shows that in the beginning Macbeth was considered as to soft to commit this kind of crime. ... Also, towards the end of Act 1, Scene 3, speaking to Banquo, he thinks that perhaps he doesn't need to do anything to become king: "If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me without my stir." (Act 1, Scene 3, line 145-146) This shows that he still had some signs of kindness in his heart and knows to tell good from bad. ... So all hail, Macbeth and Banquo' (Act 1, scene 3, line 65-69). ... As Macbeth says later: " Upon my head they placed a frui...

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Later on in the story Macbeth again talks to him self " If it were done when "tis done, then "twere well it were done quickly" (Act 1; scene 7). ... Besides, this Duncan hath borne his faculties so meek " (Act 1; scene 7) As Macbeth plots to murder Duncan Lady Macbeth walks into the room and asks Macbeth is he going to go though with there plans. Macbeth then says " We will no further in this business" (Act 1; scene 7). ... As they come to the end of act one Macbeth says " I am settled, and bend up each corporal agent to this terrible feat" (Act 1; scene 7) Then in Act two Banquo and his so...

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scene in Act 1, Scene 1 we learn that a battle is taking place: When the hurlyburly's done. ... (lines 3-4) In the following scene (Act 1, scene 2) we are told of the brave Macbeth's exploits by a wounded solder: ?... In act 1, Scene 3, the Which's return and tell Macbeth and his companion and comrade 4 prophecies: ?... , as a reward by King Duncan (Act 1, scene 4). ... In act 3, scene 1, Macbeth is now King, and he doesn't want to give it up. ...

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After the prophecies were given to him, Macbeth had a very strong reaction to what was stated: (Act 1. sc. 3 ln.147-155) "" If good, why do I yield to that suggestion Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs Against the use of nature? ... Later on in act three, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are hosting a dinner when Macbeth notices the appearance of Banquo. ... By the beginning of act four, the witches have a strong enough hold on Macbeth that whatever they tell him to do in order to get what he wants, he will do it. ... The following quotes show Ma...

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She proves this early on in the play by stating that Macbeth is 'too full o' the milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way"(Shakespeare, Act 1 Scene 5 Line 16). ... "(Shakespeare, Act 1 Scene 5 Line 40). Lady Macbeth goes so far as to tell Macbeth that he "look so green and pale"(Shakespeare, Act 1 Scene 7 Line 37) which would mean that he looks like he has anemia which was thought back then to mean that you were a virgin girl if you got the green sickness. ... The first witch makes it blatantly obvious not to mess with the witches because she will "...

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"Macbeth" is one of the most famous tragedies written in the Elizabethan times by William Shakespeare for King James 1. ... (Act 1 scene 3) On informing his wife, Lady Macbeth, he soon embarks on a killing spree that doesn't end until both partners" demise. ... However in reality this is just an act, and in fact her true self possesses no such traits. ... (Act 1 scene 7) Lady Macbeth is very committed to carrying out the crime. ... In Act 1 Scene 7, Macbeth recites a famous soliloquy, during which he reasons himself out of killing Duncan, and then tells Lady Macbeth by saying that they "w...

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Upon the introduction of Act 1 Scene 5, Lady Macbeth is brought into the plot of the play. ... -Lady Macbeth, Act 1 Sc5, Lines 13 - 28 Her first thoughts are based on the reaction of the realism of Macbeth being Thane of Glamis, and possibly Cawdor as the witches predicted. ... Alternatively, the act of Lady Macbeth calling upon the most divine of beings can be interpreted to suggest the manner in which she plans to manipulate Macbeth. ... Therefore, Lady Macbeth is as much of a main character as Macbeth is. ... Here he is expressing that while he does want to become king and may have a few ev...

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By Act 3 Scene 1, Macbeth is becoming more ruthless and determined, in that he is wanting to kill Banquo, as Banquo is the only person who could possibly suspect Macbeth as the killer of Duncan. ... In Act 3, Scene 2, Lady Macbeth's dominance over Macbeth is demonstrated because even though Macbeth likes to think of himself as a great dictator he still succumbs to the power of his wife. ... Macbeth was powerless to stop Fleance's escape and this is an indication that Macbeth by Act 3 Scene 4 is starting to become out of control. ... In Act 4 Scene 1, it becomes apparent that Macbeth ...

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" (Act 1 scene 5, Lines 42-45). ... " (Act 1 scene 7, lines 42-48). ... " (Act 2 scene 1, lines 41-47). ... " (Act 3 scene 1, lines 52-60). ... " (Act 5 scene 1, lines 30-34). ...

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In Act 1, scene 7, Lady Macbeth says "If you weren't a man, then what kind of animal were you when you first told me you wanted to do this? ... This shapes Macbeth's identity because, he later says this, "Now I'm decided, and I will exert every muscle in my body to commit this crime" (Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 7, line 80). ... In Act 3, Scene 1, Macbeth says "For the plan to work perfectly you must kill both Banquo and his son, Fleance, who keeps him company. ... " (Masculinity as Homophobia, paragraph 5, sentence 1-3). ... Paragraph 6, sentence 1). ...

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"Stay, you imperfect speakers, tell me more (Act one Scene 3 line 72)" The audience can see that Macbeth, who on the surface is a loyal warrior, will choose to take on evil, in order to achieve his over-vaulting ambition, like what Lady Macbeth says to Macbeth,"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it (Act one Scene 5 line 72)" The theme of deceptive appearences is once again introduced, and Macbeth is unveiled to us as the evil villain. ... He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour to act in safety (Act Three scene 1 line 58)". ... "For them the gracious Duncan have I m...

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"Discuss the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. ... The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is a very important factor in Macbeth, because with out Lady Macbeth's strong influence on her husband, Macbeth would not have acted and made some of the decisions he did. ... VII. 60-1) Lady Macbeth's harsh and insensitiveness to the act of murder is then expressed again in reference to her child... As Lady Macbeth fades into the background, Macbeth takes it upon himself in Act III to plot Banqou's murder. ... At the beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth had no c...

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Soon after in Act 1, Scene 2, King Duncan is talking to a captain about the battle. ... This contrasts with Scene 1 because Scene 2 shows that Macbeth is brave and powerful and is defeating the invading Norwegians and Scottish traitors. ... Macbeth's soliloquy in Act 1 Scene 3 conveys to the audience his inner thoughts and the turmoil and confusion he feels. ... In Act 1 scene 4 Macbeth is very respectful and kind to King Duncan. ... In Act one Scene one three witches talk about meeting Macbeth. ...

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In Act 3 scene 1, Banquo reflects to himself, "Thou hast it now-King, Cawdor, Glamis, all/ As the Weird Sisters promised, and I fear/ Thou played'st most foully for't. ... In Act 4 Scene 1, the sisters describe three apparitions for the foolish Macbeth. ... His delusions have spiraled out of control as Act 5 draws to a close, "But swords I smile at, weapons laugh to scorn,/ Brandished by man that's of a woman born.... Moreover, the previously kind Macbeth may have never listened to the witches without prompting from his wife Lady Macbeth. ... Banquo, Macbeth, and Lady ...

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As the play moves on to act 1, scene 7, Lady Macbeth again shows the audience the worse sides of her character. ... In the second act, we are shown greatly contrasted views of Lady Macbeth. ... In act two, scene three, Lady Macbeth's actions are greatly disputed. ... In act three, scene two, I believe that it is almost conclusively proven that Lady Macbeth is not pure evil. ... In act three, scene four, we again see Lady Macbeth again desperately trying ...

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(Act 2, Scene 1, 44-47) It is apparent that the hallucination of the dagger was the start of his mental deterioration. ... " (Act 2, Scene 1, 56-57) The dagger was covered with blood, which represented the bloody course Macbeth was headed down. ... Macbeth does murder sleep,' - the innocent sleep"(Act Two, Scene Two, 43-44) When a person's mind is troubled, sleep becomes impossible and useless. ... " (Act Three, Scene Four, 61-62) Banquo's ghost made Macbeth cause a scene, which, for the first time, tarnished Macbeth's image in the public. ... " (Act F...

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The quote " For brave Macbeth-well he deserves that name disdaining fortune, with his brandish'd steel.... upon our battlements" (Act 1, S2, L10-25) shows that Macbeth is a brave fighter because the soldier who said this quote told Duncan that Macbeth had slain one of the most important fighters in the enemy's army, which led to a victory for Scotland. ... However, Macbeth did not want to kill Duncan as he states "cannot be ill; cannot be good... nothing is but what is not" (Act 1 S3 L141-153). ... The quote "The service and the loyalty I owe... toward your love and hon...

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In the beginning of scene 1, Macbeth experiences a powerful hallucination. ... In scene 2, Macbeth is violently awoken by the act he has just committed. ... Throughout scene 1, the diction helps create a strong and ongoing motif of sight. ... In scene 1, there is a use of personification when Macbeth is pondering over his confusion on what is real when he says, "Mine eyes are made the fools of the other senses" (II.44). ... In scene 2, there features various shared lines between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. ...

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In "Macbeth" king Duncan is physically murdered in act 2 scenes 1-2 by the Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth, he is unable to be held completely responsible for the murder as many other characters can be held responsible for motivating him to do the deed. ... In act 1, scene5, she says," That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan". ... In act 1, scene 7, lines 58-59 Lady Macbeth uses emotional blackmail to convince Macbeth to kill king Duncan when she says, " And dashed the brains out, had I so sworn As you have done to this." ... In act 1, scene 3, Macbeth is confronted by 3 witches and he is ve...

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The story of Macbeth centers around the main character of Macbeth, who is approached by three witches, and informed that he will be the next King. The current King is Duncan, a dear friend of Macbeth. ... In Act Two, Scene 1, the main character Macbeth finds himself spiraling into turmoil and an utterly deranged state of mind while preparing himself for the murder he is about to commit on his honorable friend King Duncan, due to his unresting ambition. ... This is obviously something that Macbeth has given much thought about and is now entering into the early stages of accepting the despicable...

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In Act 1 Scene 3, Macbeth is influenced by the prophecies of the three witches which are to become a thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor and to be a king one day. ... Towards the end of the play, however, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth did not gain happiness, but rather it led to their death. ... In Act 1 Scene 3, Macbeth is influenced by the prophecies of the three witches which are to become a thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor and to be a king one day. ... In Act 1 Scene 3, Macbeth is influenced by the prophecies of the three witches which are to become a thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor and to be a k...

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Macbeth Essay Aim: Examine the play "Macbeth" and consider the question - "was Macbeth responsible for his own downfall?" ... James 1 was a great influence on this play because Shakespeare wrote it especially for him. Shakespeare knew James 1 interest in witchcraft and so involved this into Macbeth. ... Also when Macbeth departs and hears the guards praying, and cannot say AMEN, it tells us that Macbeth is perhaps on his way to hell, and his mind state is deteriorating slowly but surely, and that this act would drive him insane slowly. ... This act was shocking to the audience, a...

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" (Act 1 Scene 5 Line 39-41) Her speech to the demons is both powerful and sinful. ... " (Act 1 Scent 5 Line 63-4) Her words were the reason the homicide took place and that act created a serial killer. ... (Act 1 Scene 7 Line 41-5) She uses words to hurt and forces him into actions he would otherwise not even attempt. ... (Act 1 Scene 7 Line 72-4) Macbeth can see clearly that the way her heart is set up, that she should not have an once of estrogen in her body. ... " (Act 1 Scene Line 55-8) Which really makes it unbelievable to keep faith that she would have committed murder an...

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In Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, the state of mind of Macbeth parallels with the dramatic structure. ... The next speech at the end of act 1 is where Macbeth is dwells upon whether he should commit the deed or not. ... He seems to worry about his afterlife very often in the play and its part of the controversy he faces in this act. ... What lead to this soliloquy was the push by Lady Macbeth. ... The soliloquy at the beginning of Act five is where Macbeth questions his reign and his old age that is beginning to come swiftly. ...

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