Macbeth by William Shakespeare :: Papers

Macbeth by William Shakespeare Recently in class we contrive read and studied one of Shakespeares most famous sours Macbeth. I appoint the language a bit difficult to understand and rather naive but the themes as relevant as they were when the play was written and set. The play was an intriguing one. Whilst studying the play we were focusing on the main computer address whom the play was based upon and named after, Macbeth. Having finished the play, I felt a mind of pride and achievement that I have read a Shakespearian play. In this evaluation I wish to consider the accuracy of Malcolms annotate that Macbeth died a butcher Macbeth towards the end of the play appeared extremely cold and heartless yet at the beginning was a hero who did have nigh qualities which is why it was such a tragedy that he turned evil. Macbeth is a very complex character and Shakespeare began by highlighting his good points, portray him as a decent person thus making us care what happens to him. Macbeth being hailed a hero,(in Act1Sc2) was a well-deserved title. He was a chivalric and gallant pass, ironically fighting against traitorous behaviour to the king. We are told in gory detail that he unseamed one traitor by ripping him apart with his sword from his navel to his mouth showing his phalanx capability Described as Belonas bridegroom by Rosse, Macbeth was being compared with Mars, the roman print God of War a compliment by any standard. This reinforces the intrepidity and ability of Macbeth and showed that in the context of his times, Macbeth was a first class soldier and admired by many. In fact, to the bitter end Macbeth remains a brave character fighting against all odds when he himself has die the traitor. Another virtue of Macbeths is that he is held in high regard by the king. On several occasions, King Duncan praises Macbeth going as far as saying on one occasion, we love him highly. King Duncan ostensibly held a lot of trust in Macbeth even visiting his go and