1. Macbeth: Hero or Villain
The witches" revelation of the prophecy regarding Macbeth's kingship of Scotland can be seen as the beginning of Macbeth's transformation from hero to villain. ... It is soon afterwards, however, that Macbeth's ambition begins to show itself as he does whatever he can to ensure the prophecy ' thou shalt be king hereafter.' ... The Shakespearean view of witches as links to the devil and hell make the truth of the prophecies questionable. ... Macbeth realises that this could be dangerous and also thinks back to the prophecies when Banquo was told 'Thou shalt get k...
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- Grade Level: High School