... Duncan. These phrases show that Macbeth, at point, is human and that there is uncertainty in his heart. However, as his character becomes increasingly sinister, Macbeth takes actions to remove those in his way, like Banquo, and "the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand," not caring who he harms and how he harms them. This phrase is brutal ... has done. He loses his sense of right and wrong. He kills his friend Banquo. He murders the family of Macduff. He is considered a very unjust king. Originally called the "bravest soldier," his descent into murder and betra...

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... , and this perhaps shows an 'innocent flower' side to Lady Macbeth. Macbeth however is on the other end of the scale in their relationship, and once he plucks up the courage to tell her he does not want to continue with the murder. But she rallies, calling him a 'coward', saying that if he could murder Duncan ... . We also see how Lady Macbeth's influence has rubbed off on Macbeth, as he says 'False face must hide what the false heart doth know', which is very similar to Lady Macbeth's words of the 'innocent flower' earlier. All in all, in act 1 we see how Lady Macbeth has a power over M...

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... three prophecies; that Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor, Thane of Glamis and King. These prophecies have a major influence on Macbeth's actions. 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?" After he is named king, Macbeth's feeling of inferiority to Banquo ... life is pointless as ther...

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• Grade Level: High School