These phrases show that Macbeth, at point, is human and that there is uncertainty in his heart. ... [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." ... Originally called the "bravest soldier," his descent into murder and betrayal is the tale of how ambition can tarnish even the purest of souls. ... Banquo replies to Macbeth's question "oftentimes, to win us to our harm," the tools "of darkness tell us truths." ... [M] Individuals have consciences that function to tell them the differenc...

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• Grade Level: High School

After murdering King Duncan, his wife tells him to wash away the blood from his hands and exits. ... The distorted view of manliness that Lady Macbeth instilled inside Macbeth has taken root and budded in his heart as he now believes that being a man is about being cold-hearted and willing to do anything to get what one want. Another characteristic of masculinity that Macbeth believes is that men do not have to involve their wives in matters of importance and, therefore, does not tell him wife his plan. ...

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Macbeth seems happy and content with himself until the witches tell him he will be king. He begins immediately to consider murdering Duncan and this is shown in Act 1, Scene 3 when Macbeth says; "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?" ... The witches tell Macbeth to listen but not speak. ...

• Word Count: 3254
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• Grade Level: High School