In act IV, scene iii of Shakespeare's Macbeth, Macduff learns that Macbeth killed his wife and his children. Also encouraged by Malcolm, he decides not to accept the situation and say I did not do anything to cause this "which is considered as "womanly defense-. Instead, he will turn his sadness into anger and decides to take revenge by killing Macbeth "which is considered as manly and honorable act. These ideal characteristics for men and women seem to be assigned by society overtime.
Earlier in the play, a "man- was considered as brave, strong, someone who does not have pity like Macbeth in act I "who fights against enemy very bravely. A "woman- on the other side is just the opposite of that: she cries, fears, and she is more passive in life; Lady Macduff is told to leave because she is in danger: "Whither should I fly? I have done no harm why then, alas, do I put up that womanly defence, to say I gave done no harm?-(IV,iii). Malcolm encourages Macduff to stay strong and be the "man-. .
Macbeth was encouraged to do similar things in act III, scene IV: "What man dare, I dare: Approach thou like the rugged Russian bear dare me to the desert with thy sword; if trembling I inhabit then, protest me the baby of a girl -, where he talks to the ghost and says that he is not scared like a little baby girl. He acts brave like Macduff, who decides to kill Macbeth. "Man- does not fear anything too. Macbeth, being one of the bravest men in his society answers the question of Lady Macbeth, " are you a man?- in a fearless way: "Ay, and a bold one, one dare to look on that which might appal the devil-(III,iv) and Macduff does not fear Macbeth who says that he is even more brave that the devil.
I think their society honors the men, who are brave like a "man- not like a "woman-. Men and women of the society encourage their friends and husbands to be a man. For example when Lady Macbeth makes Macbeth to kill Duncan in act II, and when Macbeth encourages the murderers to kill Banquo in act III.
Macbeth enters, attired as king. He is followed by Lady Macbeth, now his queen, and the court. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth ask Banquo to attend the feast they will host that night. ... The witches also declare that Macbeth will be king one day. ... Macbeth fixates on the details of the prophecy. ...
Macbeth Macbeth's downfall was generated by a combination of factors. These include Macbeth's greed, ambition, over confidence and Lady Macbeth's suspicious behavior. ... This track of thought leads Macbeth to kill Banquo. ... Damned fact how it did greave Macbeth! ... This is proof that lady Macbeth's undisciplined tongue aroused suspicion and contributed to Macbeth's downfall. ...
Macbeth is tragic play written by William Shakespeare in early 1606. ... Afterwards as Macbeth informs his wife about the three predictions he has learnt, she expresses herself more ambitious than Macbeth. ... When Lady Macbeth has no choice then she uses her tactics to stop Macbeth wimping out of Duncan's murder. ... As the witches warn Macbeth to be aware of Macduff. ... He is also weak before Lady Macbeth. ...
Throughout the play, Macbeth becomes more impaintent, secretive, and paranoid. ... Macbeth is not living in reality because when an equivocation is placed in front of him, "All hail, Macbeth! ... However, in the end his arrogance will cost Macbeth his life. Throughout the meetings between the witches and Macbeth, no lies were told. ... All the venom and evil in the play are always located in Macbeth's mind. ...
In the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare the protagonist Macbeth mindset changes throughout the play with certain events that influence his mentality. Macbeth undergoes a transformation, which changes his belief and opinions about his King. ... This perspective is altered once Macbeth interacts with the three witches. ... Macbeth after committing the murder of Duncan feels guilt from his crime. ... This is the transformed Macbeth who has nothing left to lose but his life. ...
In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, Macbeth is no pawn of fate. ... The prophecy of Macbeth becoming Thane of Cawdor had already come true, enhancing Macbeth's aspirations of becoming king. ... But, Macbeth was never destined to kill anyone. ... The three Weird sisters played a part within Macbeth's destiny, for they were the ones who foretold Macbeth's future. ... Macbeth knew what he was doing. ...
By offering to Macbeth the idea of power, the witches push Macbeth to the next level of greed and evil that did not exist prior to the encounter. ... This apparition confuses and frightens Macbeth. ... The dagger symbolizes the point of no return for Macbeth. ... Macbeth fears Banquo due to his prophecy to father kings, so Macbeth proceeds to plot the murder of his once friend, which spurs yet another brush with the supernatural. ... The use of supernatural in Macbeth caused Macbeth to become a darker and more evil person with each paranormal encounter. ...
"All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter." ... Laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." ... The apparition also ceases Macbeth's ability to think things through. ... This sure did kick the last leg out from under Macbeth's not so sturdy table. Macbeth's death shows that the witches were some bad dudes. ...
