... that commences Macbeth's obsession for power occurs in Act 1, Scene 3 when the witches relay their prophecies to both him and Banquo, naming him "Thane of Glamis," "Thane of Cawdor" and "King Hereafter." Shakespeare portrays Macbeth to display initial disbelief in the news, indicated by his rhetorical question, "But how of Cawdor? " thus implying that he views their prophecies a folly, and is ... of Macbeth's obsession for power. As the play progresses, Macbeth orders the murder of Banquo without consulting his wife in Act 3, Scene 1. Shakespeare demonstrates a clear inversion of his in...

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... of the social constrains at the time(Howard 84).Lady Macbeth is the "spur" in the relationship, her values and morals change drastically through out the play, Shakespeare reveals different stages of her morals, values and different facets of her personality. During the first three acts of the play ... Lady Macbeth is portrayed as an evil character, one that pushes and manipulates Macbeth through out the play. Mr. Linder states "It is Lady Macbeth's desire for Duncan to be king, that prompts her to seize the witches prophesies and interpret them as a future she must order and ... Macbeth...

• Word Count: 901
• Approx Pages: 4
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• Grade Level: Graduate