1. Macbeth: Tragedy or Not?
... very stones prate of my whereabouts/And take the present horror from the time,/Which now suits with it. Whiles I threat, he lives./Words to the heat of deeds too cold breath gives."" This is somewhat of a prayer, and Macbeth, although concerned about his soul, tries not to think about what the consequences will bring. Although Macbeth admitted in II, i that ... his intentions are rather grave, other characters throughout the play seem to notice his violent temperament as well. In Act I, ii, 75-78, the Captain notes a previous incident in which Macbeth displayed his warrior-like nature: ...
- Word Count: 1270
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate