When Macbeth's ambition has "set the ball rolling", events happen quickly in the play as it gathers momentum ("Play Synopsis"). ... But all Macbeth really brought to the throne was disgrace and the rest of the characters in the play blame Macbeth for the disaster that was brought upon Scotland (Brown 300). ... While Macbeth feels this guilt Lady Macbeth takes advantage and plays upon it ("Shakespeare's Classroom"). ... Lady Macbeth's thoughts and feelings throughout the play reflect those of Macbeth but it seems that Lady Macbeth is the stronger partner (Brown 2...

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

The protagonists of these two plays, Macbeth and King Lear, by means of their actions, thoughts and words reveal a theme to the audience. ... Shakespeare further explores the theme of madness in a second play with the thoughts and actions of Macbeth. ... Another example of the theme of madness that is characterized by Macbeth is found in act three, scene four - the climax of the play. ... Shakespeare uses the characterization of Macbeth and Lear to reveal the themes of the plays. ... Themes from Leading Men Introduction - The protagonists of these two plays, Macbeth and King Lear, by means of ...

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

In his years of optimism, he wrote his early plays. ... 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. ... Six years passed since Macbeth and Shakespeare was approaching fifty. ... In this final play the supernatural is entirely beneath the control of man. ...

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

The bard was very talented, being able to produce play after play in very short periods of time. ... 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. ... The most popular of Shakespeare's tragic plays end with death, usually of the protagonist. ... Aside from a depressing ending, these plays all end in a violent or self-destructive way. ...

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