... defend his land and people. The blood on Macbeth's sword after the war shows him to be a hero because he killed his enemy. "The first man who appears on the stage is the bleeding captain. The first word uttered by earthly lips is "what bloody man is that?" The tale, which the captain relates, is full of fearfull gashes, reeking wounds ... , and bloody execution"(Maginn, 193) The blood at the beginning of the play earns Macbeth respect and a title. Before Macbeth is going to kill Duncan. He imagines a bloody dagger in front of him, pointing towards Duncan's room in his castle. As Macbeth ...

• Word Count: 1850
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... and after committing the murder of King Duncan, and they both precisely demonstrated Macbeth's fear and guilt. When he was hesitating about killing the king, the floating dagger appeared in front of him with the handle pointed towards his hand. This was a sign which prompted Macbeth to proceed with the murder and caused great anxiety and confusion to him. "Art ... scared of the apparition, but also the existence of threat upon his kingly power. Then at the end, when 8 kings, and Banquo last, with a glass in his hand appeared in front of Macbeth, he was shocked and unable to dismiss it w...

• Word Count: 1367
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... ecstasy', saying he would rather be dead with Duncan that alive with his guilt. But despite the fact that both are feeling guilty, Lady Macbeth tries to remain strong in front of Macbeth 'Things with without all remedy should be without regard: what's done is done'. This shows Lady Macbeth again telling Macbeth that the murder has happened and that he ... of Lady Macbeth's death is brought to him, Macbeth reflects on the futility of his actions 'Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more. It is a tale told by and id...

• Word Count: 2105
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School