Comparison Of A Good King In Macbeth

The second reason why Macbeth wouldn't be a good prince or king is because Machiavelli said “A good ruler must know how to do wrong and be able to use that ability when necessary” but all Macbeth did was do wrong all the time not when it was necessary. For some reason Macbeth thought

Macbeth demonstrates an important lesson. It demonstrates that having too much power makes people make harsh decisions. It also shows you should trust your best judgement and not always the one that you are told to do. In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare Macbeth is visited by witches that tell him he will be king. He first thinks nothing of it, but when his wife hears of the prophecy she pushes him to fulfil his “destiny”. His wife convinces him to kill the king so he can be crowned. After killing the king, he executes the chamberlains to show his new power as king. Macbeth and his wife kill, or try to execute the next people in line, to ensure that they stay in power. They become greedy for power and abuse the power they already have. At the end of the play Macbeth and his wife get what they deserve, which is death.

Macbeth lacks not for followers nor for people to rule over, although his grasp over a usurped kingship and tyrannical rule only creates obstacles to inspiring loyalty amongst his subjects.

Macbeth is very faithful and honorable general in the beginning of the play. However, once he rebels to king due to three witches plot, his character and personality changes completely. He becomes an atrocious and tyrannical ruler. Furthermore, his understanding of kingly rule is exposed in his words in act 4 scene 1: “Time, thou anticipatest my dread exploits: / The flighty purpose never is o'ertook / Unless the deed go with it; from this moment / The very firstlings of my heart shall be / The firstlings of my hand.” (Shakespeare 4.1.162-166). His evil character, which changed after becoming a king, matches with his understanding of kingly rule – he believes that king can do anything even though it is a dread exploit.

Every person possesses certain amounts of certain qualities to be a great leader. Some of those qualities are kindness, willingness and bravery. In Macbeth there are many characters in positions of power that may or may not withhold the qualities of a good leader. The king Duncan in my opinion withheld all the qualities to be a great leader. Macbeth on the other hand at one time had the qualities but then, when put into a position of power turned sour. Not very many people posses the qualities that are needed to be an amazing leader and can keep the qualities in a position of power. There are specific qualities for a good leader such as: honesty, loyalty, determined, motivational, dependable, self-controlled and broad

In the tragic play by Shakespeare, “The Tragedy of Macbeth”Macbeth, and the Japanese film, Throne of Blood, many characters are direct parallels of each other. There are many similarities and yet, key differences within each of the characters. Macbeth and Washizu share many of the same character traits, as do their wives, Lady Macbeth and Asaji, respectively. We can also see these similarities between Banquo and Miki and the three witches and the Forest Spirit. Macbeth and Washizu are subject to their ambition and fear as they ascend to kingship, while Lady Macbeth and Asaji are plagued by their desire for social status and wealth. Banquo and

Authoritative leaders are in general, perceived to be individuals who do not consider the state of surrounding individuals, and thus lose respect. A leader should be a model for others; Confucius depicts this belief by stating, “…If he cannot govern it with that tolerance, how can there be decency?” (Source D). A leader should tolerate his people, and should stand by their side in any situation; without “decency” in one’s leadership, the people will view the person as a dubious leader. Therefore, a leader must maintain the respect they are given, and not take advantage of their position. Macbeth however, is seen to be one who does not abide by the belief of tolerance, as seen in Scene 3, Act 1. Macbeth mulls over, “…For Banquo’s issue have I filed my mind; / For them the gracious Duncan have I murdered;/To make them kings, the seed of Banquo kings! /Rather than so, come fate into the list, /and champion me to th’ utterance...” (3.1.68-75). Macbeth explains how his position as a leader is threatened by others, and thus, Macbeth tries to lead himself, rather than his people. Throughout the play, Macbeth cares only for himself, rather than collaborating with others, since any advice from others is seen as a threat to his power. Since Macbeth did not have an open mind, his perception on success was the amount of power

One might ask how do you differentiate between two Kings? what makes a “good” King? As historians it is important to note that values today do not have the same connotation as a great leader. Qualities of a superior medieval King include being successful in warfare; loyalty to ones followers; being religious and trying to convert others to Christianity; and 1have charisma. Einhard and Asser wrote very informative biographies about their chosen King describing their great attributes.

Macbeth started off as a loyal, strategic brave knight. "What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won."(Macbeth 1:1: 67) He was knnown to do anything to protect his king and country in battle. As macbeth gained power his character began to change. Macbeth grew greedy and became power hungry. The only thing that could satisify his need for power was the crown causing him to put

What makes a king an effective king? Is it how long they rule? No, it is actually the way in which they interact with their subjects. The way they are able to separate the personal from the political, not allowing personal feelings to interfere with his ruling. King Henry the 5th is a perfect example of this. He is able to rule his kingdom according to the kingdom's laws and doesn't let his personal relationships with his subjects to change

Macbeth is a brave man who is not naturally inclined to perform evil deeds, yet he desperately wants and desires power and succession. At the beginning, Lady Macbeth was being in control and dominating Macbeth. Later in the

I do not think that Macbeth has thought about being king before the witches gave him the idea that it could be a possibility. When the witches told him that not only will he become Thane of Cawdor but he will also be King of Scotland and replace Duncan, Macbeth appeared to be very surprised. One reason why I do not think Macbeth has considered being king before is because Macbeth has had second thoughts about killing King Duncan. In my opinion, if one passionately desired to become king they would do anything to receive the title, and Macbeth was not ready to kill King Duncan until his wife convinced him. However, now that the witches have provided him insight on his future Macbeth desires the throne and believes he will receive it based on

Shakespeare's play Macbeth shows the roots of all evil, our own human nature. The play is centered on the coexistence of good and evil. Macbeth, unlike any other Shakespeare play has the protagonist convert to evil. In the beginning of the play, Macbeth is shown as a hero in the Scottish army, that is ironic because Macbeth defeats a traitor and he himself becomes one later. Macbeth knows his place in the world. He is fully capable of distinguishing between right and wrong. Macbeth purposely disregards his own moral judgment to rise to power which is again ironic and goes against his own beliefs. Macbeth stands as a symbol for Satan's sin of ambition. Like Satan, Macbeth's thirst for power and ambition drives him to commit evil.Contrary to

With detailed reference to the characters of Macbeth, Duncan, Malcolm and Edward in the play ‘Macbeth’, analyse William Shakespeare’s ideas and attributes towards kingship and assess what you think the audiences reaction to the play would be at the time.

When defining a king, personally I think of one whom leads his people to a better life than before, protects his people, and is an individual who is one in the body of Christ (most importantly). However, I consider a great king to be defined as one whom not only protects his people, and leads them to a better life, but actually practices daily being one with Christ, which means to never allow Satan to determine their decisions, actions, etc. A good king, through his stable kingship and Christian walk, would bring his people to stability. Scholar William Scheuerman connects the king’s stability to the people by stating “the history of political and legal thought is replete with ambitious attempts to guarantee that kingship, when