The effect of Lady Macbeth's death on Macbeth. How Shakespeare crafted a sympathetic Macbeth using the rules of Aristotelian tragedy. How Shakespeare changed his sources to develop the character of Macbeth. He is by no means the epitome of the Aristotelian tragic hero, as is Hamlet, but he is a tragic hero nonetheless, because we, the audience, can see ourselves in him. Thus, rather than a villain, Macbeth is considered to be one of Shakespeare's tragic heroes. They relish every moment of their immorality. There is no moral dilemma with Shakespeare's true villains. Although ultimately he cannot resist his dark desires, his struggle to regain his goodness is constant, and the part of his character that is capable of much love and compassion, although ever fading, is always present. What sets Macbeth apart is his penchant for self-reflection. Yet, despite his villainous deeds, Macbeth is not among the list of Shakespeare's most base evildoers. The horrific and detestable acts perpetrated by Macbeth mirror the crimes of Shakespeare's great villains - Aaron the Moor, Iago, Richard III, Edmund - all at the ready to slaughter women and children, usurp divinely appointed kings, and butcher their closest friends to satisfy ambitious cravings. Introduction to the Main Characters in Macbeth Macbeth It's a shame the scenes that would have fleshed out that plot line were never written (or lost to the ages).Introduction to the Characters in Macbeth But Macduff has some reason to feel slighted, and I think that accounts for the cold relationship he has with Macbeth. But it's Macbeth who earns that new title, largely because he's the king's cousin and Duncan needs to keep things in the family after being betrayed. I think part of the problem with him is that being the Thane of Fife, he would have been in command of Duncan's forces at Fife when the Thane of Cawdor was captured. "As from your graves rise up to countenance this horror." It's no time for poetry, man. I also think Shakespeare gives him some impossible lines. He has no patience for the Porter's dirty jokes, and avoids socializing. I played him too once and had my scratches and bruises to show for it. There are a number of other subs that discuss the various theories that someone other than the man from Stratford wrote the works attributed to William Shakespeare. Shakespeare may have been a master at murdering people with words, but as the late, great Chadwick Boseman said, "We don't do that here." Keep it civil, please. Homework questions that fail to meet these requirements will be removed. Don't just drop the question and come back later looking for the answer. We appreciate when you stick around and get involved in the discussion, also. Please bring your own work to the party, showing us what effort you've already made to answer the question, rather than just copying the question straight from your assignment. If you're here looking for homework help, please flair your question as such. Please read and respect the rules surrounding homework questions! The Rules From academic takes on iambic pentameter to picking out the dirty jokes, there's always space for you here. Welcome to reddit's premier Shakespearean subreddit! Here we can discuss the Bard, his greatness, his works and his life! A community for Shakespeare enthusiasts the world over, no matter your age, language, or experience level.
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