... and primal. He is described as a "shrewd and knavish sprite" (l. 33) while, in contrast, his name is "Goodfellow," and he tells us that he is "an honest Puck" (l. 417). Puck's personality encompasses both the kind, and the conniving, the lyrical and the base. The lyrical, in particular, is observed, not spoken of. We can observe Puck's rhythmic talents in his monologue ... and primal. He is described as a "shrewd and knavish sprite" (l. 33) while, in contrast, his name is "Goodfellow," and he tells us that he is "an honest Puck" (l. 417). Puck's personality encompasses both the kind, an...

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... his murderer shut the door, not bear the knife myself". This quote from act 1 scene 7 shows how Macbeth is in conflict with what Lady Macbeth is instructing and his loyal personality is urging him not to fulfil the 'horrid deed'. Towards the end of the play Lady Macbeth is overcome by guilt and becomes patently mad. She hallucinates 'out damned spot ... has many traits that Shakespeare uses to develop Macbeth throughout the play and even how the character Macbeth advances the theme of the play. With out Macbeth's complex traits and personality this play would not have been as sound as i...

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... not to kill Duncan by adding a scene where Lady Macbeth enters straightaway to change Macbeth's decision instantly. I believe that this scene is added as it shows Lady Macbeth's strength of personality and her ability to overpower Macbeth. In Act 2, Scene 1, we see Macbeth distancing himself from Banquo for the first time by deceiving him. Although, they are supposed to be the ... ...

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... that, but considers her his equal. At the time this play was based, or even written, women were very much considered inferior. She also perhaps, reveals, a weaker side to her personality when she prays to the dark powers to fill her heart with cruelty, and rid her of feminine kindness. If she were truly evil, then she would not need this ... ...

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... apparent in her characteristics. There are two totally different sides to Lady Macbeth's character. The first is her evil, devious side, which gave her a sense of power and with this personality she is so confident, so overpowering, never letting anybody control her. The second part to her character, which was revealed to us when her guilt takes over her mind, and ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School