... this negative interpretation to his advantage by slowly using different degrees of violence to shape the audiences opinion. The first act of violence that takes place in Macbeth is relatively minor, and downplayed. The audience, although aware that a murder has taken place, does not see it on stage and thus their opinions of the situation are crafted by the light words ... plays plot to continue forward. Throughout the play, Shakespeare suspends reaction while holding the undivided attention of the audience until he can present a clear emotion that can be felt for characters in the play...

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• Grade Level: High School