[M] An honest description of Macbeth is given by his wife Lady Macbeth when she tells of his being "too full o' the milk of human kindness." ... He seeks the crown more than anything else, and is convinced by his wife to kill King Duncan. ... He is willing to be swayed by his wife, but also has the force of character to follow difficult actions - like killing King Duncan - once he has been convinced. ... In Macbeth, Shakespeare uses the sleep and sleeplessness motif to represent Macbeth's and Lady Macbeth's consciences and the effect Macbeth's conscience has on the coun...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

Initially, in the first few scenes, Macbeth is seen as a hero, fighting for king and country, but soon he meets the evil witches who change him for the worse. ... However, at this point he has not told his wife, Lady Macbeth, who is key to his downfall and him actually committing the murder about the situation. ... However, Macbeth temporarily brushes aside her comments, saying, "We will speak further-" and not paying much attention to what his wife has to say. The audience feel sorry for Macbeth at this point because they see his wife pestering him continuously in a desperate attempt to ch...

• Word Count: 3194
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

The entire country believes he is covered in blood yet the reader is the only one who understands his reactions towards the deeds he has committed. ... He now realizes what he has done is against his own morals, knee deep in guilt, and attempts to figure out his problems with his wife. ... Macbeth claims that the lives of the men he proceeds to murder have no significance, yet the country thinks otherwise, for they are dignified nobles with a purpose. ...

• Word Count: 2620
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

He was born in this country town in 1564. ... The prophesy of the Kings death to come by the witches reach Macbeth's wife. ... However, any such fears are dismissed by his wife in the same practical tome that she used in the first Act. ... He meets his wife who has poisoned the guards as planned. ... Macbeth like his wife is loosing contact with reality. ...

• Word Count: 2980
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

In this play the main character Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth represent evil the king and queen of Scotland become murderers and the most hated people. ... So Macbeth and his wife decide to kill Duncan and Macbeth becomes the king. ... Macbeth killed his children, his wife and destroyed his life. ... He said that if he doesn't kill Macbeth he will not be able to sleep and he will never rest in peace. " If thou be'st slain and with no stroke Of mine, my wife and children ghosts will Haunt me still"(V, I, l.20-22) Revenge was the only thing that Macduff had on his mind. ... The onl...

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