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    Regarding “real world” scenarios, the “fate vs. free will” debate has long been disputed, but humanity has never come to a verdict on whether human actions are determined by fate or free will. Shakespeare’s Macbeth involves aspects like equivocation and supernatural forces to build on this idea and its pertinence to Macbeth’s tragic downfall. Macbeth is presented with three central prophecies from the witches concerning his seemingly royal destiny at the beginning of the play and again near the

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    In the play Macbeth the three witches managed to change the future to what they had predicted. Other types of fantasy also played a role in making the tragic ending. These sorts of witchcraft or in other words magic made the play what it is and conveyed character such as Macbeth to do and think of certain things. The witches played a huge role in the story of Macbeth and made him become who he ends up as. Macbeth was a very honorable knight that served king Duncan till his last breath. He did not

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    Short Story

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    Potter married the only girl, Ginevra, and apparently their infant son tested positive for a developed magical core.” “The Prewitts produced a couple of squibs in prior generations,” he pointed out. “Yes, they did.” “You know, the talk around the ladies’ teas is that the youngest, Ronald, will marry Miss Granger,” she confessed. Lucius looked affronted at this news. “Of course, they don’t know that she’s with child and that the babe is likely Draco’s,” Narcissa’s voice trailed off, a hint of

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    and it illustrates the effects of Macbeth’s descent into villainy on his once loving and close relationship with Lady Macbeth. As their initially mutually trusting and co-dependent relationship deteriorates through the progression of the three great crimes, Shakespeare demonstrates how murder can permanently destroy a person and their relationships. Leading up to the murder of Duncan, Lady Macbeth is an influential and spirited figure as she persuades Macbeth into committing the crime, however, her

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    Fate And Fate In Macbeth

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    In Macbeth, Shakespeare presents the tale of an ambitious Scottish nobleman, that will stop at nothing to ensure his position as the king. Throughout the play, Shakespeare presents the power fate has on a person through Macbeth and Banquo, two characters who´s fates are determined by witches from the beginning. At the beginning of the text, Macbeth quickly understands his fate as it is told by the witches. The Second Witch tells Macbeth,¨Hail to thee Thane of Cawdor¨(1.3.52). Macbeth is told

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    Germanotta, original name but she is popularized by her stage name ‘Lady Gaga’. She is an American pop-singer, song-writer & actress. She is famous for her fashion, live performances & self-empowering messages. She born on 28th March1986 (aged 29) in Manhattan, New York U.S.A. Her partner is Taylor Kinney. Lady Gaga as a Fashion Icon Pop star Gaga was named as a ‘Fashion Icon’ at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA )Awards. Lady Gaga is a role model, self-esteem & fashion icon who gives

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    I explicitly agree that the poetry of T.S Eliot is unquestionably dominated by thought-provoking reflections which are complemented by powerful imagery, leading the reader into the state of mind of Eliot himself. Initially, I abhorred Eliot’s poetry. His poetry then, for me, represented a confusing and exceptionally difficult body of work and I found it similarly difficult to form any kind of genuine response to his poetry. In spite of this, over my past couple of readings, I have formed a muscular

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    Things aren’t always as they seem. You are told a prophecy, a thing that should happen in a long time, but someone is already doing that right before your eyes. This connects with the play Macbeth where Macbeth is talking to the witches and they tell him he will be king “Till the wood of Birnam Rise”, saying till then he will be king but when that day comes, he will no longer be king! This connects with the modern world because most people that are told some type of prophecy that comes true, but

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    I choose a study on feminine figures in archetypal psychology as that ties in with the thesis. The author links the characters in fairy tales to the various elements of the subconscious while describing how the negative and positive can spring forth. In general, the study is similar to Estes’ article on the life-death-life cycle where she addresses mapping and analyzing your life to bring forth what is missing from your story. By mapping out the areas, you can find what your consciousness has hidden

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    The Supernatural In Macbeth, the supernatural aren’t just stories around the campfire, it is real, like everyday life. You would probably say almost natural. The supernatural in Macbeth are the three weird sisters, ghost of Banquo, evil spirits, and the floating dagger. Supernatural occurrences take distraction from reality. An example of the supernatural, is when Banquo’s ghost showed up at the feast. The supernatural is unique compared to reality. The supernatural is a world of unusual, weird,

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