Essays On Play

The text Macbeth is asphyxiated in themes of treachery, dishonesty, deception shown by the quote “Fair is foul and foul is fair”. This quote shows that despite the fact that something appears to be devout and pure it may underneath be treacherous and evil. The text is smothered in lies and betrayal from various characters. […]

MACBETH – SIMPLIFYING THE PLOT Macbeth is an ambitious man who wants to be King but who originally lacks the desire to act upon his ambitions, despite the fact that he is confronted by three witches who predict future glories, including the bestowal of titles and the Kingship. His wife however, is eager for him […]

“To be or not to be – that is the question” (Kittredge, 993). This is one of William Shakespeare’s best known and used quotes. Many who use it do not even know what piece it is taken from, or what exactly it means. It just sounds like a cool, tragic, Shakespearean quote to use to […]

Lady Macbeth is called a “fiend-like Queen”. How far do you consider this to be an accurate description? Shakespeare reflects the beliefs of his age. People believed in a natural hierarchy in the 17th century often called the ‘great chain of being’. This says that God is at the top, angels beneath God, beneath angels […]

Although Macbeth is ultimately responsible for his fall from greatness, the witches’ prophecies and Lady Macbeth’s manipulation assist in his downfall in Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth. The ultimate downfall of Macbeth would not take place without the initial prophecies of the witches. His demise is outlined in the suggestive words of the witches when they first […]

In “Macbeth’s” final scene, Malcolm describes Lady Macbeth as a “fiend-like queen”. Opinions are divided about Lady Macbeth, however. Some see her as a strong-willed woman who possesses ambition, intelligence, and ruthlessness in exploiting her husband’s strengths and weaknesses for her own gain. They also view her as committed to evil, realizing that gaining the […]

Lady Macbeth and Macbeth shared a common goal that of gaining absolute power. They both wanted to murder the great King Duncan so that Macbeth and his lady would rule. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth both approached this situation with different personalities and attitudes towards killing Duncan. In the beginning Lady Macbeth was determined to follow […]

What is the definition of mature tragedy and what are the features of Macbeth that is typical of this genre? Essentially, a ‘mature’ tragedy is defined as a tragedy whereby the protagonist meets his or her demise as a direct result of an inherent flaw in character, or a misdeed committed on his or her […]

Critical Analysis of “Heart” in Shakespearean Macbeth Macbeth, one of the most darkest and powerful tragedies by William Shakespeare, shows how uncontrollable and crazy a mind works. The word heart has a variety of definitions such as the actual physical heart Inside your body that keeps your blood pumping, thoughts and emotions, love and compassion, […]

“Deception is a central theme to Shakespearean Macbeth” Discuss with reference to the play and quotes. Deception Is, understandably, a significant theme In the play “Macbeth” as It Is a play about evil. We know that If evil Is to succeed, It must mask itself under the guise of goodness. It must put on a […]

In Macbeth, Shakespeare portrays how particular choices and decisions can have a significant impact on the direction of the play and lead to dire consequences. Through various techniques, he emphasizes the importance of key turning points. In Act 1 Scene 3, Macbeth’s encounter with the three witches is a crucial moment. Despite their ghastly appearance, […]

Throughout the novel, the characters make numerous references to masculinity, emphasizing its value and standards during these times. Shakespearean references educate readers about the mentality of people during the uses and the traits in which defined a man. The role of a man included: dominance, ambition, and the ability to bare brutality with ease. Shakespeare […]

In Macbeth, Shakespeare expresses the relationship between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth as a strong bond between the 2 characters which slowly deteriorates into a weak connection which hangs by a thread. As soon as Lady Macbeth receives his letter informing her that he will be king she feels proud of her husband and Shakespeare gives […]

Choose one of the situations below. Write at least ID lines that show your own vacillation and indecision. Like Macbeth, weigh the consequences of each action. Part of the process will be to see the other viewpoint… Put your self in the opposite position of your first reaction. Show indecision, but make a decision by […]

In any Shakespeare play we can almost always point out foreshadowing. It’s a crucial element to tragedies and suspenseful stories, and very crucial to be able to understand when reading Macbeth by Shakespeare because the story of Macbeth is mainly composed of events that have been hinted one after another. Macbeth is about a soldier […]

Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare that narrates the rise to power of the eponymous main character, who, driven by his ambition, becomes the King of Scotland by killing the previous king. It was written in the 17th century, amidst the Renaissance, a period in which women were expected to fulfill a passive role, […]

William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth tells the story of a Scottish general named Macbeth who, consumed by ambition and convinced by his wife, Lady Macbeth, murders the King of Scotland, Duncan and takes the throne. Some people say that, throughout the story, Lady Macbeth serves as a foil to Macbeth; that she contrasts with him […]

Macbeth Essay A tragic flaw is a characteristic present in the main character of every Shakespearean tragedy. Through Macbeth, Macbeth is fueled by a secret agenda. This agenda is his tragic flaw and leads Macbeth to his demise. At the beginning of the play Ambition is a protrusive characteristic of Macbeth, and leads to his […]

Initially, in the play, Macbeth is depicted as a capable and esteemed individual with a fully developed character. He has excelled in various aspects of his life. Macbeth’s personality is influenced by his potential and environment, but it would be incorrect to assume that all of his actions are predictable because he cannot completely understand […]

To what extent do you think Shakespeare presents Macbeth as a tragic hero? The 17th century play, ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare, was written during a time when James the first became the first king of both Scotland and England. The characters in the play are also based upon his descendants. The play itself focuses on […]

The play Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare in the early 1600’s, follows the story of one of Shakespeare’s most darkest and powerful tragedies. Based in, about, the 11th century, Macbeth shadows the journey of Macbeth into his ambition for the kingship of Scotland. In Shakespeare’s time, a King was considered to be God’s representative on […]

The play Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, explores an abundant of encounters to the rigid gender representation demonstrated in the play. The play revolves around the questioning of femininity and masculinity, allowing us to explore how certain characters equivocate the definition of gender to please their favour and how each gender identities are created for persuasion […]