Essays On Play

Macbeth: The Weird Sisters In Elizabethan times, witches were a natural part of life. Macbeth witnessed this, as seen in the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare. The evil forces that the weird sisters, who were witches, possessed, put Macbeth’s mind in another direction. This direction was the beginning of his moral downfall and the destruction […]

“Those who foolishly seek power by riding on the back of the tiger often end up inside.” – John F. Kennedy. When individuals attain positions of authority, their perception of control often leads to a disregard for responsibility in making decisions that negatively impact others. This is when power corrupts their minds, fueled by greed […]

In Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth, is seen as a courageous soldier who is loyal to the King but is corrupted by the witches prophecies and by Lady Macbeth’s and his own ambition. This is because of the weakness of Macbeth’s character and the strong power of Lady Macbeth as she is easily able to influence him. […]

William Shakespeare wrote the Tragedy of Macbeth in approximately 1606 AD. He loosely based it on a historical event occurring around 1050 AD. Macbeth is the story of a nobleman, who, while trying to fulfill a prophecy told to him by three witches, murders his King to cause his ascension to the throne of Scotland. […]

Linked to HimselfMany children are constantly trying to find new ways to entertain themselves. One might suggest that rollerblading as fast as possible and jumping off a deck would be a great possibility for pleasure. Well, this has happened in the past, and the results have mostly been broken bones. Ultimately its the choice of […]

Macbeths tragic downfall into insanity could be modernly diagnosed as the mental disorder schizophrenia. Many of the actions carried out by Macbeth during the play lead the reader to believe that Macbeth is crazy. However, by todays medical standards, Macbeth falls into several of the categories under the diagnosis of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is defined as, […]

Discuss the role of the supernatural in “Macbeth” The play “Macbeth” was written by William Shakespeare in the early 1600’s. The purpose of the play was to entertain the new king, James 1. The play a Scottish theme, inclusion of witches and also the characters of Banquo and Fleance, who are said to be ancestors […]

Lady Macbeth is a captivating character in William Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth. Initially, she exhibits manipulation and dominance over Macbeth, prompting him to commit regicide. However, by the conclusion of the play, she becomes powerless, desolate, and overwhelmed with guilt. Despite her initial self-perception as manly and her relentless pursuit of power, she ultimately cannot handle […]

There are many situations in life which are related to reality and they can be illusional because of your own perspective. a quote that supports this is “ Reality is that which, when you stop believing it, doesn’t go away”. This quote explains that reality is something that even if you don’t believe in it […]

1. Dramatic Irony: It is the device of giving the spectator an item of information that at least one of the characters in the narrative is unaware of (at least consciously), thus placing the spectator a step ahead of at least one of the characters. Dramatic Irony is a literary term that defines a situation […]

In Shakespeare’s tragic play Macbeth, the lead character travels an emotional journey from esteemed noblemen to violent murderer. These actions lead to a series of unfortunate events which Macbeth is found responsible for. As tension in the kingdom rises, corruption of Macbeth’s mental ability begins to occur. Macbeth’s mental deterioration is the cause for his […]

In the play “Macbeth”, William Shakespeare uses belief in the existence and power of witches to create and influence the audience’s understanding of the play. Our initial impression of Macbeth is one of a brave and capable warrior, however once we see his interaction with the three “evil sisters” (Shakespeare, 1996) we realises that his […]

Throughout the first three acts of the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the character Macbeth uses deception to his advantage in many ways. Three notable times are when he uses deception to make it easier for him to kill Duncan, aid in framing the guards for Duncan’s murder, and remove suspicion that he killed Banquo. […]

Imagine a world where you were destined for a dramatic downfall. It is such a world that becomes the fate of a tragic hero. A tragic hero possesses a tragic flaw, which ultimately leads to their downfall. Within both selections, the tragic Shakespearian play Macbeth, as well as, the dystopian novel The Stone Angel, by […]

Lord Acton’s quote, “Absolute power corrupts absolutely,” relates to Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Pol Pot. Having power drives certain individuals to to turn against the less powerful. Two such examples are Pol Pot and Macbeth. The play Macbeth by Shakespeare is one of the best examples of how too much power can corrupt certain individuals. When […]

The theme of victimization and its impact on Macbeth, the protagonist in William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, is examined. Different forms of victimization in his surroundings cause Macbeth to lose his authentic identity. Lady Macbeth’s immense ambition tricks him into murdering the king. This concept originates from the prophecies made by the witches, who plant in […]

Adolf Hitler is a dictator of the twentieth century who is very similar to Macbeth. Macbeth being a fictional character created by William Shakespeare, and Hitler being a actual dictator in real life. They resemble eachother most in their career as soldiers, their challenging rise to power, their heartless actions, and their trecherous downfall. Before […]

William Shakespeare wrote many great plays and one of the critics’ favourites is Macbeth. The tragedy of Macbeth is a very violent and bloody play, filled with betrayal, mystery and murder. After Macbeth becomes king, he is threatened by his best friend, Banquo, so he orders to have him killed. He hires three murderers to […]

Aristotle once said, “The tragic hero must be neither villain nor a virtuous man, but a character between these two extremes. ”[1] Such a person would be Macbeth, who begins as a highly respected thane by the King. However, due to the mystical prediction of the Three Witches and Macbeth’s unquenchable thirst for power, he […]

Tragedy occurs when the tragic hero of a play fails to evaluate himself and sees that he is the main problem and the one that is causing society and the good of mankind to suffer. It is because of his compulsion to evaluate himself justly, that tragedy occurs. Aristotle provided us with a Greek theory […]

Act III Scene IV, popularly known as the Banquet Scene sees Macbeth and his wife playing as the perfect host and hostess in the solemn banquet following Macbeth’s coronation in Act II Scene IV. Macbeth plays the humble host and mingles with the assembly giving ‘first and last the hearty welcome’. Lady Macbeth is gracious […]

From the beginning of Macbeth, the main character and protagonist showcases a disturbing aptitude for violence, instantly establishing him as a “butcher.” This is highlighted when the captain describes Macbeth’s sword, which is depicted as “smoking” with brutal execution. Shakespeare’s incorporation of satanic imagery through the word “smoked” implies that Macbeth’s sword was employed to […]