Macbeth Act 4 Analysis

In the play ‘Macbeth’ written by William Shakespeare a dramatic scene in the play is act 3 scene 4. In this scene Macbeth and lady Macbeth hold a banquet with the royalty of Scotland. Macbeth hears news of Banquo’s murder and Fleance’s escape and is approached by Banquo’s ghost causing confusion within the guest and fear in Macbeth. Through the use of Language, irony, stage direction and the contrast between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Shakespeare is able to powerfully create dramatic scene.

at this exact point as in the previous scene Macbeth is on his way to

During act 4 the supernatural phenomenons play a very important role in the fate and character of Macbeth. In Act 4 Scene 1 Macbeth starts off by seeing four apparitions displayed by the witches. All of the apparitions represent something very important to Macbeth’s fate. The first apparition is a decapitated head with a helmet on. Macbeth seems to be grateful for this vision because it shows him that he should kill Macduff. Another thing that this apparition shows is that Macbeth is in fact scared of Macduff. The following two apparitions feeds Macbeth’s ego telling him that he can not be killed by anyone born by a woman and that he can't lose any battle. Macbeth isn’t satisfied so he asks the

It shows his greediness towards becoming king, and shows the motivation he has to go out and kill someone in order to achieve kingliness. When Macbeth uses greed, it almost only ends in the death of another person/group of people, and this is to either make him king, or ensure he and his bloodline stays on the throne. These greedy actions lead to a whole host of negatives for Macbeth, eventually ending in his demise at the hands of Macduff. Macduff is seen as a threat to Macbeth and his staying in power. So, in turn, Macbeth decides to hire some murderers to go kill Macduff’s wife and kids. This is proven in act 4 when Macbeth says: “The castle of Macduff I will surprise; / Seize upon Fife; give to th' edge o' th' sword / His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls / That trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool; / This deed I'll do before this purpose cool. (IV.i.150-155)”, which states that Macbeth orders all of Macduff’s family killed, only to scare Macduff away. Finally, when Macbeth orders the murder of Banquo and his son Fleance, it demonstrates the need that Macbeth has in keeping his bloodline on the throne. Greed in Macbeth is driven by inner rage and senseless violence, and results in many bloody deaths in order to make Macbeth’s life better.

Macbeth was king and had killed several people to get this far, even killing his friend to stay king. Macbeth was afraid that Banquo’s son was a threat to his throne. He went to the witches so that they could inform him on what was going to happen in the future. The Witches told him to be aware of Macduff, that no one born of a woman can harm him, and to not be weary until the forest comes to the palace. This makes Macbeth think he is invincible. This also makes him a bit arrogant since he does not comprehend how the forest can just come to the palace. Though he is still a bit weary of Macduff, this was his breaking point. This is when you see him fully loose his conscious. He decides without hesitation to kill everyone in Macduff’s castle without remorse. His thoughts were “from this moment the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand. And even now, to crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done: The castle of Macduff I will surprise; seize upon Fife, give to the edge o’ the sword his wife, babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line” (Shakespeare, Act IV Scene II) This is when Macbeth’s descent is fulfilled, but there is still another influence to this

Little does everyone know the fainting iss al an act becase lady macbeth is also in on the murder of the kind. Macduff is conserned with ther saftery and health even though the king is dead. This is a cmplet contract to Macbeth who in the time has just killed his own king beicause of his want to be king, he only thinks about himself and his wants. Right after the muder of Duncan when everyone is gathered Macduff seems to be aware that Macbeth has done something. He becomes suspicous of Macbeth and his actions. Banquoe also suspects something of Macbeth

The “Tragedy of Macbeth” by William Shakespeare tells a tale of deceit, murder, and ambition, beginning with a cutthroat rise to power, followed by calamitous downfall. At the start of the play, Macbeth is a brave and loyal captain in King Duncan’s army, but after three witches prophesize that he himself will become the king of Scotland, and that those born of a friend, Banquo, will be king after him, Macbeth is overtaken by ambition and gluttony. Instigated by his wife and his own lust for power, he murders Duncan, assumes the throne, and subsequently sends mercenaries to kill Banquo’s sons. While awaiting battle, Macbeth addresses the death of his wife in Act V, scene 5. Throughout the

As Macbeth learnt about the prophecies from the witches. They predict that he will the king but also predict that Malcom the son of King Duncan will become the prince of Cumberland. Feeling uneasy about this Macbeth lets his wife Lady Macbeth know and urges Macbeth to kill Duncan. He let his wife, Lady Macbeth, into persuading him into killing King Duncan. Macbeth then became a murderer and soon came to lose his mind. He began to change into something so evil that he couldn't find his way back into heroic warrior that he was. He started to become weary of his surroundings and dependent towards the witches. Macduff was not as caught up in love as Macbeth, he left his family to help his nation. Macduff clues in about how Macbeth is a murderers and flees to England to seek military aid from the English Kind Edward to overthrow Macbeth. Unwisely Macduff left his wife and children behind and enraged Macbeth sends murderers to Macduff’s castle to slaughter Macduff’s entire family. After his wife and children are killed, Macduff is flailing around blames himself and states, “all my pretty ones? All my pretty chickens and their dam/ at one fell swoop?” (Act 4, Scene

In Act 4 Macbeth has taken another turn for the worse. He has become barbaric, ruthless and calloused. The witches have given Macbeth visions and caused him to become confident to a fault in his power. He believes that nobody can stop him. He heartlessly orders the killing of all of Macduff’s family because Macduff has fled to England. “Seize upon to Fife, give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword his wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line” (IV.i.158-160) Macbeth has passed the point of no return. His desire to have power has won. His good side is no more.

By lying to Macduff it shows that he still wants to fulfill his side of the prophecy by becoming the King of Scotland. This means that Macbeth is no longer so devastated about the killing of the King as was first indicated in the play and demonstrates the alluring sexual power of Lady Macbeth who is ambitious to become the Queen. Macbeth is easily led by his wife, because had she not been there to push him along with the murder then in all probability, Macbeth would not have killed Duncan. His actions also show his greed and ambition by killing someone he apparently dearly loved. By Act 3 Scene 1, Macbeth is becoming more ruthless and determined, in that he is

At the very beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth is provoked by the letter she receives by Macbeth and starts plotting the murder of Duncan. She also wishes she were a man such that she could commit the murder all by herself saying so in Act 1 Scene 5, “Come, you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full Of direst cruelty” (Macbeth 1.5.36-52). She appeals to these spirits to remove all aspects of her femininity and seeks to gain power through the prophecy of the witches. Her fear about the ability of her husband to commit the murder is subdued in her designated gender. Lady Macbeth manages her feminine power through her sensuality and pretended weakness through her fainting streak at the notice of Duncan’s death. Manipulation, usually through sexuality is often depicted as the source of women’s power still Lady Macbeth uses this power of hers to commit murder, a masculine demonstration of power. Lady Macbeth in her soliloquy about the planning of Duncan’s death refers to her husband as an individual who plays honestly and does not engage in wrongdoing.

Analysis of Macbeth Macbeth, is one of the greatest tragedy plays written by William Shakespeare. It is a rather short play with a major plot that we had to follow it carefully to understand its significance. The play is a tragedy about evil rising to power, which ends up corrupting the main characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. In the opening of the play Macbeth is introduced to the audience as Thane of Glamis and is respected. The witches also play a major part in the play, as they predict the future.

In Act One scene three it opens as the Queen and two Lords are talking about the King and how he has fallen ill. The passage I look at is when Lord Grey says, “In that you brook it ill, it makes him worse; Therefore for God’s sake entertain good comfort, And cheer his Grace with quick and merry eyes.” The two Lords are trying to cheer the Queen up by telling her that he will be okay and that she needs to stay strong so that she can keep the king happy. I am still unsure what brook means in this context because today it means a small stream or a girl’s name.

In the beginning of the play Macbeth and Macduff are very similar in many aspects including rank, leadership, belief, and loyalty. But as the play unfolds, Shakespeare reveals these two characters are as different as night from day. In this essay I will compare and contrast the characters of the murderous Macbeth, and the forthright Macduff. I will consider their status within the Scottish society and the depth of their intelligence. I will also evaluate their actions and their relationships with other characters, including their families and I will discuss their degrees of ambition.

More people start to become treats along with becoming suspicious to Macbeth. In order to make sure that he stays in power without letting anyone know about his previous scandals Macbeth hires people to do it for him. Macduff finds out that his family was murdered and wants to kill Macbeth before he destroys the kingdom. At the end of the story. Macduff battles Macbeth saying “I have no words,My voice is in my sword. Thou bloodier villain,Than terms can give thee out! (Act 5 Scene 8) meaning that Macduff is full of rage and wants Macbeth dead. As the battle continues, Macbeth is defeated knowing that he couldn't be killed from anyone born from a