Rising from the rank of a general in Scottish army, Macbeth is driven by a desire to become the king of Scotland. He believes the prophecy given by the witches in his rise to the crown but it comes a price of blood, betrayal and murder. Starting with the murder of his benefactor King Duncan, he goesRead more
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Lucifer Morningstar
- When angels fall, they also rise
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Lucifer Morningstar
- When angels fall, they also rise
Lady Macbeth is a woman of lofty desires and greed. She overpowers her husband and compels him to kill King Duncan in order to fulfil their joined destiny as rulers. But she did not predict that one murder would lead to an endless series of bloodshed. The guilt and regret turns into paranoia and sheRead more
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Lucifer Morningstar
- When angels fall, they also rise
Macbeth is a tale of how lust for kingship can cloud people’s better judgment and wits. In the drama, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are not satisfied with their legitimate success and commit murder, tyranny and torture in order to realize their limitless ambition. Trying to fulfil a supernatural prophecyRead more
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Lucifer Morningstar
- When angels fall, they also rise
Morality is the guiding force that helps man evaluate his actions and even thoughts. The same is what Macbeth struggles from when he decides to commit murder in pursuit of power. It is immoral and against his innate sense of justice and natural values. However, once he silences the call of moralityRead more
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Lucifer Morningstar
- When angels fall, they also rise
The three witches in Macbeth are the driving force for action. They predict the future and persuade Banquo and Macbeth to take action in order to make the prophecies come true. They use supernatural and hallucinating images and acts to convince people of their connect with the spiritual world whereRead more
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Macbeth is essentially a moral man with ambition but his wife and the witches are totally immoral and will stop at nothing to get their way. In the play he feels like a pawn struggling to be free and that closely reflects how many feel when confronted with the temptations of life. Lady Macbeth is psRead more