Is Macbeth Honorable

Macbeth is a dramatic play which tells the story of the downfall of a ‘Nobleman’ who becomes a ‘tyrant’. In Act one Shakespeare introduces the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth using a range of dramatic devices.

In Act I, the three witches visit Macbeth and Banquo on the heath. The witches make three predictions; Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor, he will be King, and Banquo’s sons will be king but not Banquo. Even though the witches did make these prophecies, Macbeth’s fate was

He is a successful, loyal soldier, who is comfortable in this noble role. Even though the audience can see that he is comfortable, we can observe in the oxymoron of "weak" and "brave" that something is wrong. The oxymoron suggests both a weakness in Macbeth, and that conflict is within him. Even though this might be true, the viewers find that he deserves the role of a warrior. From this we can also consider that in the future he might have a role he does not deserve, because his current role suits him better than any other would.

Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!” (Third Witch) “All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king

In Act 1, Shakespeare wrote Macbeth with admired masculine qualities countered with Lady Macbeth criticising his idiosyncrasies. Lady Macbeth’s definition of a man is disparate to others’. In Scene 2, the captain labels Macbeth as “brave”. This is a venerated and respected quality on the battlefield. King Duncan later refers to Macbeth as “valiant cousin”. These pronouncements show that an

"Two truths are told, as happy prologues to, the swelling act, Of the imperial theme". This quote was also included by Macbeth after he finds out that Thane of Cawdor is still alive, I found this quote very interesting because It gives the play an image of drama. The dramatic image that is created is that Macbeth sees that he is the Thane as a prologue of what's going to be.

Macbeth’s character begins as an extremely respectable and an extraordinary soldier. All the men respected him and praised him, the Captain told King Duncan of his valor in battle:

Throughout the play “Macbeth” Shakespeare uses multiple examples of strong diction, paradox, metaphors, and imagery to demonstrate the theme that fate is inevitable. These examples also help emphasize that the witches are in control of Macbeth's severe and hostile actions throughout the tragic play. Without the witches prophecies the idea of murder would have never crossed Macbeth’s mind. After the witches informed Macbeth that he would soon become king he was willed to do anything to make sure this bizarre prophecy would come true.

Recently, there have been many claims of sorcery and black magic by civilians living in or near Dunsinane. These claims, along with ominous glows coming from the hills in the dead of night have left the population in a panic. King Macbeth has spoken out to the community saying that these witches are nothing but superstition, and that anyone who thinks they saw them has simply let their imagination run wild. He has not yet explained why he assumes they are witches.

"be bloody, bold, and resolute, laugh to scorn. The power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth"

In the opening act of this play Macbeth is a solider who has just returned from war. The captains are speaking highly of Macbeth’s valor, courage, and bravery. Suddenly Macbeth meets up with three witches. These witches tell him, “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor, that shalt be king

Banquo would be the one with the clue as to who it was. He says to

Macbeth’s major flaws are his ambition and impressionability. Due to their flaws, a Tragic Hero’s actions are often atrocious and cause them to battle with their conscience after their desires have been accomplished. These battles with their conscience evoke empathy from the audience. A Shakespearean Tragic Hero will always lose their life in the end of the play as a result of re-establishment of what is good in the play. In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the title

After obtaining kingship through the murder of King Duncan; we start to perceive Macbeth’s behaviour to completely change; from a man full of moral awareness, to one whom goes against the morals and reality of life. Macbeth’s behaviour has significantly changed or been altered from the beginning of the play right to the end. Initially, Macbeth attained a well-behaved and loyal demeanour, in which is indicative through the manner in which he honours King Duncan; "The service and the loyalty I owe, In doing it, pays itself." (I.iv)

Example: In Act 1 Scene 4, line 50 , the witches hail Macbeth, “thane of Cawdor!”