[S] Although Macbeth is tempted by evil as soon as he meets the witches, Banquo, in contrast, is wary from the outset. Macbeth says to Banquo "Do you not hope your children shall be kings," when "those that promised the thane of Cawdor to me" also "promised no less to them?" Banquo replies to Macbeth's question "oftentimes, to win us to our harm," the tools "of darkness tell us truths." He senses that the witches" words may be deceitful. Resisting the prophecies, however, is a struggle, even for Banquo, because he too is motivated. He suspects Macbeth's involvement in Duncan's murder, as he mentions "That hast it now, King, Cawdor" just as how "the weird women promised." He fear that "Thou play"dst most foully for't," referring to Macbeth. Nevertheless, Banquo does nothing about it. His aspirations come out further as he says to Fleance, his son, "Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature" gives "way to in repose!" [M] Although Banquo has reservations regarding Duncan's untimely death and how Macbeth may have played a part in it, he takes no steps against his former partner in battle. One reason for this is that he too is ambitious. If the prophecy has come true for Macbeth, he reasons, then perhaps it will too for him and he will father a line of kings. His inaction at this point results in his death. As Macbeth himself observes in Act 3, Scene 1 Banquo is truly a man of "integrity and honour." It is these very qualities that lead Macbeth to kill Banquo; he is simply too strong a rival to be left alive. Both Macbeth and Banquo are linked: both are tragic characters, doomed by an insatiable desire that clouds their better judgment.
Another technique the author uses to convey the theme is through motifs. [T] One example of a motif is sleeplessness. [S] Both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth experience sleeplessness. Towards the end of the play, Lady Macbeth falls into a sleepless state, and this sleeplessness represents her guilt for her role in Duncan's death, as well as all the murders Macbeth has committed.
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. ...
