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Macbeth 6 - Paper

Macbeth 6


It has been said "Literature opens a dark window on the soul, revealing more about what is bad in human nature than what is good". I agree with this statement. Many pieces of literature show that dark said of human nature, but none come close to the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. In this play, the dark nature of humans is highly emphasized. Two examples of this is the development of Macbeths character throughout the play, and the character of Lady Macbeth.
Macbeth begins the play as a noble warrior. He is praised for his couragous acts and becomes the Thane Of Cawdor. He is King Duncans most valuble and prized fighter. Upon meeting the Three Witches, Macbeth learns that he might ...

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sons would be kings, and Macbeth didnt like that). To boot, Macbeth sends assassins to kill Macduffs family. By the end of the play, Macbeth is a ruthless, honorless king, and gets killed by Macduff. Macbeth's good side was shown for a little bit in the begining of the play, but that quickly changes and Macbeth becomes evil.
Lady Macbeth's character shows that she is evil and ruthless. Everyone thinks that she is a tender woman, sweet and kind. But on the inside, she is a pure murderer with no concious. The entire plot to kill Duncan was thought up by Lady Macbeth alone. She ridicules Macbeth for feeling guilt and remorse. She got angry at him when he could not place the daggers on the murderers. Lady Macbeth does all these horrible acts, just so that she may become queen. Ultimately though, her actions lead to her demise (self induced?). Lady Macbeths character is that of someone without remorse or guilt, and one who sins blindly.
It has been said "Literature opens a dark ...

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Added: 9/25/2005 08:10:08 AM
Category: English
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