Tuesday, October 18, 2016
The Flawed Character of Macbeth
In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespe ar, it is not fate or the haunting prophecy of the witches, notwithstanding rather Macbeths flawed char flakeer that leads to his d ingestf all in all. Macbeth is a valiant, intriguing and brave solider, but lacks the skill of face and is too much controlled by outside forces. In trifle 1 and Act 2, despite him all the way protesting, stodgyly of Macbeths actions were decided by his wife. By the third act Macbeth, due to his weak-mindedness and inability to brood with guilt, became so consumed by his own conscience that his actions were not that of a sane valet. The struggle amidst guilt and ambition in a weak- ordained, impressionable homosexual is what truly leads to Macbeths doom.\nFrom the prime(prenominal) accounts of Macbeth by his fellow soldiers, Macbeth is shown as an agreeable and brave man, even so it quickly becomes evident that he is also excessively vacillant and compliant. These personality traits and general a bsent of strength of character join with ambition and constant immaterial forces are what lead to Macbeths ruin. In the second background Macbeth is exalted by a captain, For brave Macbeth well he deserves that name Disdaining Fortune, with his brandished steel wake that he truly is a courageous and loyal man held in high gaze by his fellow soldiers. However, these are only the qualities he displays when all is fair and easy. Even his close friend Banquo does not quaver to doubt Macbeths character when tested, as when Macbeth tries to raise Banquos support for him to become king, Banquo replies with, So I lose none in seeking to attach it, but still make unnecessary my bosom franchised and allegiance clear, I shall be counseled. With that statement Banquo is clearly telling Macbeth that there are limits to his loyalty towards him and he will only follow him as long as he can do so with a clear conscience. why would Banquo feel the need to try out this boundary with Macbe th, unless he distruste...
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