Critical Essay - Character Of Importance - Format Flashcards
Format an introduction for an Important character essay.
In William Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ the title character Macbeth proves to be a character of importance as he battles his inner desire for power and faces the consequences of his ambition throughout the play. However this desire for power was awakened within him by his wife Lady Macbeth and ultimately this alters their behaviour and life which drives the narrative of the plot. Thus also driving the theme of ambition throughout the play.
How would a plot summary be formatted for an important character essay.
This tragic tale of ambition follows a once brave nobleman Macbeth who’s inner desire for power is stirred by three witches who foretell prophecies of him becoming king, this desire for power is then awakened to him by his partner Lady Macbeth who persuades him into committing the act of regicide. Now this lust for power drives the narrative and story costing him his many friendships, his relationship, the way he rules his country and ultimately his life as he descends into a violent tyranny before dying a lonely death.
How is this theme awakened.
This theme is awakened to macbeth upon Meeting with the three weird sister who foretell prophecies of great power unto him. +QUOTES AND ANALYSIS
How would his relationship with lady macbeth be formatted within this essay.
Upon lady macbeths introduction the reader can see her drive and the extent she is willing to go too for power. She is also the key force for pushing Macbeth to such tyrannical actions. QUOTES AND ANALYSIS
how would macbeths behaviour be formatted within an important character essay.
Macbeth upon originally contemplating regicide already acknowledges how evil this action is. He seems unsteady and unsettled by such ideas. However, as his reign continues his lack of insecurity and public support drives him to further his immoral actions. QUOTES AND ANALYSIS
Impact upon the characters in an important character essay
Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth reach their ambition for power and are permanently altered in doing so. QUOTES AND ANALYSIS
Conclusion for an important character essay
Macbeths descent from a loyal nobleman to a tyrannical leader due to his tragic ambition for power is one which is set in stone the moment he had met the witches, his wife only drives this idea further. Therefore Macbeth was never able to enjoy his rule over Scotland and ultimately dies alone with nothing but a blackened crown upon his head which symbolises his now corrupt and depraved soul.
