Again blood is haunting Macbeth in act two, in which a visionary dagger is stained with blood. ... Art thou afeared to be the same in thine own act and valor as thou art in desire?- Finally, just as Angus and his forces are about to storm the castle at Dunsinane, Angus states how Macbeth's title is about to be taken from him and how he feels "his title hangs loose about him, like a giant's robe upon a dwarfish thief." ... In Act one, scene five, Lady Macbeth has already planned the assassination of Duncan. ... Through the clothing imagery, one can see how Macbeth's title was ...

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In Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth are both examples of tragic heroes who possess a tragic flaw. According to Webster's dictionary, a tragic flaw is defined as "a flaw in character that brings about the downfall of the hero of a tragedy." Macbeth held within his character th...

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"By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes" (Act 4, scene1, L44-45). ... Macbeth fought for Scotland in the war, as he mercilessly slayed Macdonwald, a noble fighter for the enemy, which led to Macbeth earning the title of Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth received this title because Duncan truly appreciates Macbeth's effort and he sees Macbeth as a close friend. ... 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). ... This was demonstrated in act 1 scene 4 as Macbeth states &qu...

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In order to gain the title of King, Macbeth must murder Duncan. ... 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 act he will do to Duncan. ... He can either go ahead with his plan and acquire the title of King or not go through with the murder and c...

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In Act II, Scene II Macbeth is patented as a hero, when he defeated Norway in war for his country. ... This theme is first introduced in Act I, Scene I where the witches foretell the struggle between the forces of evil and good in which Macbeth is to be involved. ... He believes that his title is still Thane of Glamis; yet here he has just been told that he shall be King. ... After the death of Duncan, in Act III, Scene IV, Lady Macbeth once again undermines his masculinity by saying; 'Are you a man?' ... In Act I, Scene V. ...

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When he comes back from the battle, the Captain described Macbeth's honor and bravery to King Duncan in Act I, scene 2. ... (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. ... (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. ... After a while, Macbeth felt empowered and he was determined to maintain his title of King of Scotland, whatever it took. ... So all hail, Macbeth and Banquo' (Act 1, scene 3, line 65-69). ...

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A five Act play written in Blank Verse. ... There are three examples of rhyming couplets in Act one Scene one. ... The witches' initial prophecies, where they address Macbeth with titles he does not have, influence Macbeth. ... Although he takes the action that leads to his downfall, he perhaps would not have done this if the witches had not told him that he would be king in Act one Scene three. ... Despite the fact, that in Act four, scene one, the witches warn Macbeth, "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. ... Unfortunately, after accepting the title of a former traitor Macbeth struggled to embrace his new role and longed for even more power. ... 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....

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"If one abuses or neglects internal powers, external forces will act accordingly.... 'Tis much he dares; And, to that dauntless temper of his mind, He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour To act in safety. ... When Macbeth is unsure of killing Duncan, she attacks his manhood, saying: "Art thou afeard To be the same in thine own act and valor As thou art in desire? ... Due to the witches' deceptive predictions, Macbeth will demolish anyone that may jeopardize his title of king. ...

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On hearing this, King Duncan decided to reward Macbeth with the title of Thane of Cawdor as well a visit to his castle. ... In act one scene two, Macbeth is a loyal servant to the king Duncan and his country. ... In act three scene one, he hired a duo of assassins to kill his best friend. ... Also in act one scene two, Macbeth was a brave warrior. ... 'Tis much he dares, and to that dauntless temper of his mind He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valor To act in safety. ...

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Macbeth can sometimes be a bit credulous he thought that it was the witch's magic that had won him the title "Thane of Cawdor" but it was actually his courage on the battlefield. After winning the title, Macbeth thinks of some disturbing and horrific thoughts of murder; "If chance will have me king, why chance may crown me Without my stir" Macbeth was a good and loyal kinsman who would never harm his king but if it weren't for outside forces, he would have lived happily as Thane of Cawdor. ...

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King Duncan awards Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor for his courageousness in battle. ... Art thou afeard To be the same in thine own act and valour As thou art in desire? ... (Act V, Scene I) Shakespeare also uses blood to signify evil and water for purification. ... (Act I, Scene I) This nonsense riddle displays the powerful meaning that things are not always what they seem to be. ... In the first act, the witches mention that "the battle is lost and won-. ...

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Otherwise her conscience would not allow her to act. ... She claims that she can act to "look like the innocent flower/But be the serpent under't-. ... Moral Traits: In Act I. sc.7, Macbeth admits to Lady Macbeth that he doesn't want to kill Duncan because Duncan was nice to Macbeth. For example Duncan gave Macbeth the Thane of Cawdor's title. ...

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While he did imagine of murder his mind rejects it and said, "Why, if fate will have me king, why, chance may crown me," ( Act I, Sc 3, p.44-45). ... Soul of Macbeth have been destroyed since Macbeth love Lady Macbeth very much, as shown in Act I, Sc. 5, p.58, "My Dearest Love." ... In the main, as we have said, his nature violently demands rewards: he fights valiantly in order that he may be reported in such terms a "valour's minion" and "Bellona's bridegroom"' he values success because it brings spectacular fame and new titles and royal favor heaped upon him in public. ... A...

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At the beginning of Act I, scene vii, Macbeth's soliloquy proved him to hold a conscience mind. ... (Bealey, pg. 30) It is certainly not worth it to fight for a title and loose it because you cannot maintain it. ... "I am settled," (Shakespeare, 80) quoted Macbeth in the last paragraph of Act I. ...

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To actually commit this act of cannibalism due to excessive ambition proves that this quality lead to his doom. ... Macbeth's titles are Thane of Glamis and Earl of Cawdor, which implies that Macbeth killed Duncan. ...

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