Scotland has been stained red. Every despicable deed, every evil by the tyrant Macbeth further drowns this once great country into a thick sea of blood. Macbeth, who once held the most honourable titles, Glamis, Cawdor, who prior to Duncan’s tragic demise held the trust and respect of all his countrymen – including myself, has now collapsed under the colossal weight of his own ambition. But I will feel neither sorrow nor sympathy for him, for no matter how far he has fallen, it was of his own accord. He willingly grasped the reins to hell’s carriage and thrashed down with all his might.
At what point did he turn to consort with the Devil? Was he capable of such treachery all along, hiding behind a mask of goodwill and kindness? How could he
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We were not close, but I knew of her kindness, and her strength. For her to now meet an end such as this, is certainly a tragedy. But, her compassion may too have been a farce, though I do not believe this to so. She wished to resemble a viper under the guise of an innocent flower, yet her venom was merely sap. To what lengths did she go to cover her husband’s crimes? Despicable Macbeth, to cause the end of his Queen… However, this is but one of his vicious crimes. Of all his villainy, it is hard to decide on the most detestable. Perhaps it is the murder of the Macduff homestead. I remember the twisted look of despair that plagued Macduff’s face when I told him of the news in England. How he wept over the loss of his wife and children, I hope to never experience such grief again. That damn Macbeth, to order this heinous crime reveals his malice to all that dare glimpse through closed hands. I can no longer stomach the sight of him, less it be his bloody corpse.
It is with a heavy heart that I have decided to abandon my country, but while I fight against her, I fight for her. I fight to free the once honourable Scotland from the tyranny that is black Macbeth. And in that respect, it is not treason, but the highest form of valour, loyalty, and bravery. For I am not alone in this endeavour, and the strength of those who surround me will further fortify my
Macbeth was once thought to be a trustworthy and loyal man. That person is despising the way Macbeth is ruling the kingdom. Macbeth was this man who everyone called brave, ambitious, but then everyone is just scared of him. He was another dictator, no one liked him but went along because no one wanted to get killed. He was greedy for this position, he did not care
Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare’s play ‘Macbeth’ is a character who suffers greatly in because of her human weakness, which is her vaulting ambition. This ambition is not for her, but for her husband. This woman, who seemed so in control at the beginning of the okay, only cared for her husband and his success, later becomes so consumed with guilt and remorse that it results in her tragic death. Through the discussion of characterisation and lkey scenes, I shall reveal that Lady Macbeth’s human flaw is not only a major contributor to the ruthlessness of her husband but creates a huge influence in how the play unfolds.
One thing is certain, and it is that Macbeth will never be forgotten by any assembled here or by the Scottish nation as a whole. His courageous deeds as a hero of the nation’s military shone with brilliance and glory, never to dull with the passage of time, and none could honestly say that his time as national monarch was a bland or typical reign. Although famed for his skills as both a warrior and a host, his personality ran much deeper; his deep thought and loyal devotion to his wife did not always result in prosperity or universal delight, but he nevertheless made much philosophical contemplation and was capable of recognising his own failings. God gave Scotland a king unlike any other, of a standard never to be seen again, and may he rest eternally in a peace he forsook in his earthly life. While we mourn Macbeth’s passing, we should take due time to consider his life and the actions and characteristics that typified it. Everyone, from fellow nobles to peasants eking a living from distant land, could surely learn valuable
After Macbeth's death, I Malcolm was named King of Scotland. Macbeth left a huge hole and led a terrible reign. Now I as king, have a job to my people to restore Scotland and build it back up to how it was and erase Macbeth's mistakes. Macbeth was no King, he was so obsessed with power he became a Tyrant. In doing so he caused panic and horror to my people of . After Macbeth's death I now must restore what was once was my home and is my kingdom to rule. I know as king i have a lot of work to do to restore my home and regain my peoples trust but in deed Scotland will flourish once again.
The great man who could convince anyone at first glance of his bravery and power has now fallen at the hands of his own voice. His lack of virtue leaves me with the great task of restoring not only the political structure of my country but also the moral fabric. Now the task remains for me to rule as King of Scotland without the tyranny that so deluded Macbeth. Macbeth fell into the alluring trap of winning power at all costs—even that of taking the life of another who threatened his wishes. The hunger was not satiated even after he was crowned king. Instead, his desires became like parasites that needed more and more sustenance, with Macbeth as their loyal slave. This brute determination may be indispensible in the battlefield, but it falters in the political arena, fumbling to unite the needs of its people with the self-obsession of a tyrant. Where Macbeth treated every dilemma with violence, I will face with finesse and moral uprightness.
Today will be marked down in history, a hopeless tragedy- insurmountable pain washed amongst our land. Macbeth was nothing more than a marvelled fool, indignant and washed of future outcome. If patience was stronger virtue, such prophecy would’ve proven true naturally. As expected, Macbeth was not going to take patience as his route with pressure from his lady growing, the tell-tale of a prophecy and desire at play how could anyone resist? Pulling through on a long list of anticipation, Macbeth’s self-doubt grew larger than life itself. Macbeth’s strongest troubles were within his fixation upon the crown and his morality between identifying right and wrong. There were too many external factors influencing Macbeth’s interests. As his Lady once
Scotland will all but perish under the tyranny of Macbeth. He has corrupted the soul of this great land and put a curse upon us, while he watches on like a beast from the pits of hell. Macbeth chose his own fate when he killed Duncan, he has corrupted the natural order not I, I will not be shackled to his treason or punished for his crimes, my only crime was trust. Macbeth will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, he has stored up a wrath against himself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed. Only the knowledge of Macbeth meeting his gruesome end will put my mind at ease, how I wish to be the one to do it. I would not feel the slightest twinge of guilt over the spillage of his blood, I would take a dagger and plunge it into his chest again and again and again, watching on while a bloody crimson stain blossoms over his blackened
Macbeth, concealed in the darkness bears no guilt for his sins, whilst Lady Macbeth, incapable of hiding within the darkness, bears the weight of sin. Fighting valiantly in battle against the traitor and the “Norweyan ranks,” Macbeth emerges victorious. When hearing Macbeth’s “success” in battle, the king “hath happily”
How does Shakespeare convey the difference between the characters Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's change of mindset throughout the play? Who would have thought ‘brave’ Macbeth, described by others ‘like Valour’s minion’ accompanied by his ‘dearest love’ Lady Macbeth, his selfish, heartless wife. Would end up as an inhumane, brutal murderer with a remorseful carcass of a wife? Shakespeare describes the contrast between the characters Lady MacBeth and MacBeth’s mentality through a gradual diversity lead by their consciences. I am going to analyse the difference between the deterioration of mindset in the characters Lady MacBeth and MacBeth by showing how Shakespeare introduces the character MacBeth as a heroic and loyal warrior; on the contrary,
It has been a wonderful day, filled with many surprises and promises of great things to come. The letter which my husband Macbeth wrote to me is very interesting indeed. It has transported me into the future in which I am queen of Scotland and he, my valiant king. I must start formulating a plan to help Macbeth become the king, however he can only become king if he lets go of his honorable nature and accepts that killing is the only way to get what he deserves. I will chastise him and shape him into a true man, who will do anything to become king. The king’s messenger came to me and told me that the current King Duncan is coming for a visit, however this will be the last visit he ever makes because if my plan works, Duncan will never leave our house alive.
When comparing what Macbeth has just said now to the first soliloquy in the tragedy it is obvious to see the change in character which Macbeth has experienced. Not only has he lost all feelings for his wife, Macbeth, the once legendary warrior of Scotland, has begun to feel that his life is meaningless and that he has no control in what will happen to him next. The ruins of Macbeth’s mind have finally begun to appear in him
My heart is an aching vessel of pure sorrow. This cold, dark morn, is a dark one indeed. My poor Lady Macbeth, is gone forever, consumed by her insanity in her final days. To hell or to heaven? I cannot tell. Twenty-three years tomorrow, I would have been working for her as her gentlewoman. And now, what am I to do? I cannot continue working in this horrid castle ruled by a despicable man; this castle where my Lady took her own life. What was she thinking, in her last moments, standing here by this windowsill, looking out towards the distant woods. Even now, standing in this place makes me uneasy. I cannot bear to look down at the ground painted red with her blood.
The owls and crickets calling out frightened me for no other reason than that they were the only creatures making a sound. If only Macbeth had done the task fully, perhaps then I could sleep soundly. But, alas when he forget to place the blame on the foolish guards that I so easily drugged, it was left to me to finish our plan. Oh the horrors that I saw as I entered, yet I felt no remorse. Duncan lay dead, but I still finished the task swiftly. I pray my hands never again look as red as they did after I covered the sleeping guards in blood. I feel as though I could still wash my hands even though they are once again pale and white. When Duncan was discovered the next morning, my husband began to react too violently to be inconspicuous and so I mustered my remaining strength and pretended to faint at the sight. Thankfully my diversion worked well, though I will have to remember to chastise Macbeth for acting so. And now, with all the trouble being passed and Macbeth and I soon to be crowned as Scottish monarchs, I feel the pen getting heavy in my hand as I write this. So I finish with this sentiment; all hail Macbeth, he shall be king
Development and transformation is best known to be the change a character undergoes during the course of a story. In the play, MacBeth, written by Shakespeare; MacBeth and Lady MacBeth will do anything to have power including, the murders of Banquo, King Duncan, and members of his community. Macbeth interprets his prophecies received by the witches seriously and transitions into an evil king, while Lady Macbeth goes from power hungry to an insane woman; comparatively, to the beginning of the play when Lady MacBeth wants power and MacBeth was a just and righteous king.
William Shakespeare’s masterful play The Tragedy Of Macbeth is a dark tale, set in what is now known as the UK. Although, most of the play is in Scotland, where the main event happens. Shakespeare tells of a noble Scotsman named Macbeth, who is haunted by a prophecy, told to him by three witches. The prophecy that he will be king along with other predictions from the witches, leads him to a bloody end.