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    Characteristic features of Entrepreneurs Brian identified the entrepreneur as a person who is optimistic, future-oriented, thinking that achievement is conceivable and being open to attempting risky methods to accomplish their objectives of benefits. They are capable of succeeding their objectives of benefits by trying different methods and also changing quickly as they get new data. (Brian Tracy, 2005) Entrepreneurs and risk taking Risk-taking is a part of entrepreneurial life. Due to this reason

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    The story of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a classic one of betrayal and destiny. One of the major themes of the play is the use of equivocation to create ambiguity. The definition of equivocation from the Oxford dictionary is: the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication. The very definition of equivocation contains the use of ambiguity, thus making the two very connected in terms of the story of the play. Equivocation is used multiple times

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    Deemed Shakespeare’s shortest and most bloody tragedy, Macbeth is the tale of a valiant Scottish general whose unchecked ambition elicited his transformation into an immoral and tyrannical ruler. The story follows Macbeth’s encounter with the three Weird Sisters whose ambivalent “prophecies” prompted him to murder King Duncan and ultimately triggered his moral decline. Most prominent in the play is the theme of equivocation and a pervasive feeling of uncertainty is felt throughout the entirety of

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    Equivocation in Macbeth

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    Equivocation in Macbeth In Macbeth, Shakespeare uses the theme of equivocation to effectively illustrate the evil nature of the witches. Equivocation is the use of ambiguous expressions in order to mislead. The prophecies of the witches play a mischief in this play, as they are a form of deception that at times use vague language to dodge an issue. The three influential prophecies, which the witches make in this play, are that the protagonist Macbeth will become the king of Scotland, Banquo

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    as “an ardent desire for rank, fame, or power” and the “desire to achieve a particular end.” In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, most people argue that Macbeth’s fatal flaw is his ambition. However, depending on how one chooses to define it, the same can also apply to Lady Macbeth. The two characters have vastly different forms of it that causes them to act differently. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth both possess varied types of ambition, which steers their decisions in Act 1 of the play. Healthy ambition has

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    In the original historical story the king Macbeth ruled for seventeen years and was helped by his loyal compartite Banquo to gain the throne by killing the current king Duncan. There was no question on how it was done, why it was done, or who it was done by. However in Shakespeare's retelling the ambiguity is introduced through the witches and their predictions, leaving the audience to wonder whether it was Macbeth's free

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    insight of Shakespeare’s work Macbeth in the book Shakespeare After All. The first couple of paragraphs interprets the meaning of the witches’ dramatic role in this creative work. In addition, “fate” was symbolized in a human and nonhuman form--a “persuasive psychological reality of their own”, according to Gaber. She also strongly suggests that “equivocation” is the running theme throughout the play. Garber’s idea that Shakespeare’s had the ability to bring forth ambiguity while connecting the plot

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    Tension In Macbeth

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    short, sharp alternating responses between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. This creates a conversational tone and a sense of urgency on whether Macbeth has fulfilled the murder.

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    Macbeth Gender Roles

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    Macbeth Essay A layered plot, blood and betrayal, constant twists, and enticing characters are all components of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Aside from the many gruesome murders and dark actions, Macbeth contains several important themes. One of these themes revolves around the stereotypical gender roles of the time. Shakespeare uses the motif of what it means to be a man/women to deliver this theme. He plays off of the idea that men are supposed to be strong, violent, and powerful while their female

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    At the time that Macbeth was written, the concepts of masculinity and femininity had been concretely established in the minds of society, which created an evident set of expectations pertaining to the roles of men and women. They dictated the ways in which men and women would act, dress, and interact with one other. Throughout the play, Shakespeare defines these standards, as the men were expected to be confident and relentless while women were expected to be sensitive and timid. However, as seen

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