1. Defining Gender Roles in Macbeth
Eventually, his ambition for the crown catches up with him. ... It is she who more obviously displays ambition" (16). ... When she finds out that Macbeth does not want to do it either, she calls him a coward: Art thou afeard To be the same in thine own act and valor As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteem'st the ornament of life And live a coward in thine own esteem, Letting I dare not" wait upon I would, " Like the poor cat i' the adage? ... He is saying he does have the ambition to do it and that he does want to be called king. ...
- Word Count: 940
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School