... the interpretation of some key scenes makes it possible to give an in depth analysis of the events effecting many outcomes. One of these perplexing questions that arose throughout the reading was whether it was the witches" and their prophecies or Lady Macbeth that had a greater influence on Macbeth's murderous ... conscience or was she purely evil, feeling no remorse at all throughout the entire play? Although there is really no right answer to these questions, one can try to analyze the way in which Shakespeare hoped each scene would be interpreted. Perhaps Shakespeare himself purposel...

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... and his wife we see that such a strong man is in fact controlled and manipulated by his power driven wife, "You shall put this night's great business into my dispatch". This submission to a female is the first obvious transgression from traditional gender roles. Shakespeares next example of Macbeth ... humanity and in simplicity are easy to break. Modern understandings of gender and the boundaries of acceptable conduct alter our reading of shakespeares carefully constructed questions. Gender roles have come a long way since Jacobean times, men are now expected to feel emotions and are not...

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... classic heroes, perhaps more, because modern audiences can empathize with Willy Loman, because he was the "common man," a man trying to achieve a simple dream through hard work and dedication. Willy, "the average man", was just a mere victim of societal ideals and expectations much like Hamlet was. In Hamlet's ... societal expectations and avenge his father's death or to follow his theological teachings and choose not to murder, whereas Willy was pulled to a false dream created by society that granted great success and material gain from those who were successful. While Hamlet's indecisi...

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... they might have showed commitment in a weird way – like helping each other murder Duncan – they would nonetheless do anything for each other without any questions. Macbeth was committed to making his Lady's dream of being Queen come true, as he did unthinkable things to pleasure his wife. However, upon meeting the witches Macbeth became more committed to fulfilling the prophecies ... ...

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... , who now no longer needed any encouragement from Lady Macbeth, started to leave her in ignorance of his plans. Near the end of the play, Lady Macbeth sleepwalked and had a dream about the killing of Duncan and Banquo. She died because of all this pressure and her guilt about the murder. Soul of Macbeth have been destroyed since Macbeth love Lady ... human. This is the inescapable bond that keeps him pale, and this is the law of his own natural from whose exactions of devastating penalties he seeks release: Come, seeling night... And with thy bloody and invisible hand Cancel and tear to ...

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... , which lead into a bad ruling over the country as it stated, "our country sinks beneath the yoke, it weeps, it bleeds, and each day a gash is added to her wounds. "(4.3.39-41) all that ambition Macbeth had was his kryptonite because it gave him the big ego and ruthless attitude which was his demise. Having all that ambition could have done ... ...

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... written then forgotten but in fact something he really feels for her. However when the two face there first problem in the play, their relationship is really put to the test. When it is decided that they are going to have to murder the King in order for MacBeth to take the thrown it seems to us that they have common ... person in this relationship and she does it so well that MacBeth does not even notice. After the deed is done we see their relationship put to an even greater test than before. MacBeth appears with the daggers that killed Duncan in his hands but he is not smiling with vi...

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... Macbeth, with the Lady challenging her husband's reluctance to kill by telling him that he would "[b] e so much more the man" (Act 1, Scene 7, 51) if he did so. Similarly, Macbeth questions the manhood of the murderers he conspires with and convinces them to kill Banquo to become part of the valued file in the catalogue of men. The aggressive ideal of ... Lady's initially calm demeanour towards Macbeth's remorse following the assassination of Duncan, it is her who falls apart with her "slumbery agitation" (Act 5, Scene 1, 9-10) and eventual suicide. Meanwhile, Macbeth questions why he s...

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... that I can, in courage become and stay an individual, and in this hope become an independent woman capable and willing to use rational thought. It is in this hope that I dream to change the stereotype against women of all ages, and prove to the world, that I, as Lady Macbeth, have the power as a woman, to create and control my own destiny ... ...

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... them, they were also believed to make the weather change and make the nights longer with their curses of evil. So obviously if they thought someone was a witch they would test them to see if their prediction was true. But more often than not if people thought you were a witch you were more or less already dead because they used to ... ...

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... that he is a 'valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!' There are many indications that the Scottish nobility finds him a valued member of society; the naive Duncan even chooses to spend the night at Inverness with Macbeth and his wife, displaying the degree of trust Macbeth has garnered in Duncan's employ. Labelling his wife, his 'dearest partner of greatness', clearly Macbeth shows ... ...

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... and status as proven by Macbeth's shameful feelings; Stars hide your fires let not light see my black and deep desires. Shakespeare uses the word stars as they illuminate the night sky and brings clarity to things in the dark. This same way Macbeths insatiable crave for power has now surfaced and he is scared that his black and deep desires ... ...

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... his bare human existence. This is the inescapable bond that keeps him pale, and this is the law of his own soul from whose grasp he seeks release: "Come, sealing night... And with thy bloody and invisible hand cancel and tear to pieces that great bond which keeps me pale." He conceives that quick escape from the accusations of conscience may ... ...

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... Macbeth is the villain or actually the victim and our resentment towards Lady Macbeth increases. Many lines suggest that Lady Macbeth believed she would kill the king herself "Come, thick night, That my keen knife see not the wound it makes- but in the end it is Lady Macbeth who has some sort of finer feelings about Duncan saying "Had he ... ...

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