(Shakespeare, II.iii.49-56) These unfamiliar events show that nature has already reacted to the murderous deed. ... That darkness does the face of earth entomb" (II.iv.5-8). ... On the other hand, there is Macbeth who wishes to be in the dark to be able to commit his evil acts: "Stars, hide your fires!... He then wants darkness to prevail to hide his unnatural, evil acts and qualities. ... Lady Macbeth thus has the firmer hand and is the one plotting the wicked acts, making her the most evil of the couple in the beginning. ...

• Word Count: 2650
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• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth, by William Shakespeare centres on the character of Macbeth and his downfall from noble thane and courageous soldier to evil and barbarian king. ... Considering that King James was a descendant from Banquo and Fleance Shakespeare altered history and instead of making Banquo a murderer who helps Macbeth, in Shakespeare's version he is murdered because he fights against the traitor, and is therefore innocent. ... In addition, Shakespeare also knew that James I was extremely interested in witchcraft. ... These key acts diverted Macduff and other thanes who were present at the discove...

• Word Count: 2531
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

In Macbeth William Shakespeare proves to us that there is evil in all of us but in the end the good triupths. ... After reading the text MACBETH, by Shakespeare and viewing the film version, directed by Roman Polanski, it is logical to see that ambition and the deceptive appearances of what really is, is central to the dramatic development of MACBETH. ...

• Word Count: 12917
• Approx Pages: 52
• Grade Level: High School