... responsible for the tragedy within the play. Shakespeare's characterization of the key narrative figures, use of imagery and symbolism, depicts the respective roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in the ensuing tragedy. We follow the actions of Macbeth as he is consumed by his desire and demand for power. Throughout the twisted plot of Macbeth, the protagonist, Macbeth, gradually descends into a state of madness, that ultimately leads to his death. After Macbeth's initial encounter with the " ... decreases, and as result, Macbeth loses his mind. This complication in the plot is first n...

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... Goold uses a different approach in reenacting the scenes. Unlike the original play of Macbeth, the murder scene of Banquo occurs in a public setting, the train. Goold's execution of Banquo in a public setting demonstrates the power and boldness of Macbeth as a character by having him killed. The murder scenes in the film show how corrupted and power hungry Macbeth has grown to be by the gruesome images of each scene. In the ending of Goold's film, after Macbeth is beheaded, Macbeth and ... desire for ambition is movingly displayed through soliloquies, when the camera focuses on the fier...

• Word Count: 712
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate