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Development of the character of Macbeth

            
             After the short appearance from the witches, Macbeth has started to genuinely think about his future. At this point he has started to realise that in order to become King of Scotland, he must overcome the obstacles standing in his way. At the moment, the most apparent obstacle is Malcolm (The Prince of Cumberland). .
             In this passage the reader first discovers that Macbeth is quite ambitious and has a relatively strong desire for the throne. Although later on in the play, we find that his desire wavers slightly as his wife pressures him as he ponders to intently on the consequences for various actions. We also learn that Macbeth is slightly gullible to have taken the witches so seriously and to have been planning so early for his conquest over the throne and it's heir. * Also is seems that Macbeth wants to get the crime over and done with but he does not want to become accustomed to the deed so that he will not become a murderous man.
             MacBeth's realisation of obstacles is evident when he says that the Prince of Cumberland is a step on which he must fall over or otherwise over leap. We know that he has dark intensions and is desperate for the crown when he tells the stars to hide their fires so that his evil plans would not be discovered. .
             I think that Macbeth does not want to become a murderous man because he says "let the eye blind itself to what the hand does but let it be what the eye fears when it is done".
            


Essays Related to Development of the character of Macbeth

1. Macbeth: Development of Macbeth

The following paragraphs discuss Macbeth's development during the play along with how he contributed to the outcome of the play, in which he is killed. ... Early in the play, Macbeth has some ambition to be king, but Lady Macbeth exceeds his ambition. Macbeth is very weak in character as opposed to his wife, Lady Macbeth who has strong power. ... Throughout the play we see the character of Macbeth change not from just the way he thinks, but also from the actions he takes. ... Macbeth can be summarized into a character who, although is strong physically, is very weak mentally. ...

  • Word Count: 425
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

2. Macbeth

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3. Lady Macbeth

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  • Word Count: 460
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

4. Macbeth

MacBeth A tragedy is a literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw and a moral weakness. ... In this drama we discover that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are, in fact, tragic characters in that they suffer to a greater extent than their misdeeds and their ultimate come to ruin and complete destruction further defines them as tragic figures. ... Lady Macbeth en! ... Through the development of this tragedy, Macbeth turned from a fine natured person to an evil human being. ... Likewise, Lady Macbeth's ev...

  • Word Count: 675
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5. MacBeth: conflicting character

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  • Approx Pages: 9
  • Grade Level: High School

6. Macbeth

A variety of well-known topics are explored, including the revelation of the true traits of characters such as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. ... The extent of Macbeth's kind character is described as "too full o'th"milk of human kindness". ... This can reflect Macbeth's weak heart as a result of his overly kind character. ... This also contributes towards the development of Lady Macbeth's character of one not only of utmost evilness, but also a character with plenty of fortitude. ... Therefore, Lady Macbeth is as much of a main character as Macbeth is. ...

  • Word Count: 1977
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7. Darkness and Evil in Macbeth

Authors use these symbols to describe an evil character or setting. ... The language in Act 1 that described Macbeth has changed from "noble" and "kind" to the diction of Act 4 witch describes Macbeth as "black Macbeth" and a "tyrant". The Castle that Macbeth lives in, Dunsanine is also indicative of darkness. ... The imagery of darkness also plays an important role in character development. ... This same character development is true for Scotland which in Act 1 was described as the land of light; but in Act 4 when it became the land of evil was described with diction such as dark and grave li...

  • Word Count: 592
  • Approx Pages: 2
  • Grade Level: High School

8. Macbeth

The main character, Macbeth is a classic example of a Shakespearean tragic hero. ... Macbeth's character gradually degenerates from that of a noble man to that of a violent individual. ... Lady Macbeth plays an important role in this play, because she provides a scheme whereby Macbeth can assassinate Duncan. ... He first demonstrates Macbeth's good character and shows his high position and so shows the height from which he will fall. ... Through the development of this tragedy, Macbeth turns from a fine-natured person to an evil person. ...

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9. Macbeth As A Tragic Hero

The character of Macbeth is a classic example of a tragic hero. ... Macbeth's character declines from a noble man to a violent individual. ... Eventually, Macbeth's curiosity corrupts his character. ... The influence of Macbeth's wife, Lady Macbeth, also contributes to his degeneration of character. ... Macbeth's ambition also influences his decline of character, and influences the development of his new character. ...

  • Word Count: 1453
  • Approx Pages: 6
  • Has Bibliography
  • Grade Level: High School

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