Duncan I of Scotland

King of Scotland. He embodies the meaning of royalty, such as his courage, his protectiveness of his belongings, and his ambition to reach greater places. Where Macbeth lacks is the ability to moderate his ambition to achieve his goal. Unlike his capable and respected predecessor King Duncan, Macbeth is far more serious with his role as king. Duncan was loved and respected by all citizens of Scotland; he was their beloved ruler. Macbeth’s rise to power from the wake of his murder of Duncan only lined

destiny, governed by god. He is like all of us here today, actors with defined roles on the stage of life. The Prosecution may proclaim that the tyrant Macbeth was deserving of his betrayal by his country, he did defy the natural order, he killed King Duncan. A man who would never know the severe penalty of saving his country like Macbeth does yet, wasn’t Macduff about to kill “King” Macbeth? Macduff could

pity these characters. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth portrays a protagonist who possesses most, if not all of Aristotle’s characteristics of a tragic hero. Macbeth starts off in a place of greatness, with a noble status and respect from others in Scotland. Unfortunately, his overwhelming ambition for power forces him to ignore his conscience and make all the wrong decisions that lead his downfall. He then suffers the painful consequences of his actions before he dies a brutal death. Macbeth proves

his wife Lady Macbeth, and how they plan to murder King Duncan. Macbeth is full of powerful female characters who desired for power. Throughout the play, Lady Macbeth allows her personal ambitions and emotions to influence her decisions and the people around her which results in her downfall. Firstly, Lady Macbeth shows that she can be ambitious and persuasive. For one, she attempts to persuade her husband Macbeth into murdering King Duncan. Lady Macbeth uses her husband's vulnerability and persuasion

Who do you think is more responsible for the murder of king Duncan, Lady Macbeth or Macbeth himself? In William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, the protagonist commits the ultimate act of treason in killing the king. Even though Macbeth is the one who physically murders Duncan, Lady Macbeth is to blame for this crime. She makes Macbeth feel less than her, and calls him horrible names such as coward, she also tells him that he is too kind and generous to do what it takes to get to carry the kings

influences the major victory. King Duncan of Scotland praises Macbeth for his bravery and leadership. When returning King Duncan even saying, “Would thou hadst less deserved, / that the proportion both of thanks and payment “ (Shakespeare i. Iv. 95). King Duncan's appreciation and gratitude are enormous, expressed in both words and gifts. Moreover, the ultimate gift is the name Macbeth, for

Royal Stuart Family, which became the first dynasty to rule both Scotland and England. Many of the names used in this play are actually referencing real members of the Stuart family who ruled at one point and time. The name “Macbeth” is actually borrowed from a former king in the Stuart Family named Macbeth, who took over the throne after coincidently killing his cousin, that happened to be the King, and also happened to be named Duncan. Shakespeare may have taken the names from history, but what transpired

Macbeth was a strong worrier. The story takes place at various locations, but mainly in Scotland; and it is the middle ages, specifically the eleventh century. In the story, Macbeth sees three witches that gave Macbeth three prophecies. One was for Macbeth to become the Thane of Cawdor (which was given the title a little bit later, after the witches conversation). The second was for Macbeth to become the king of Scotland. Lastly, for Banquo’s sons to become future kings. This idea of becoming the future

was too. She began pushing Macbeth to kill King Duncan because she wanted him to rise to power. Lady Macbeth not only encouraged him but she planned the whole scenario. When King Duncan came to stay with the Macbeths’ he was murdered and so were the watching guards.

eleventh century in Scotland, Macbeth is a well-known nobleman for his great bravery in defending the country. Macbeth is first introduced to the limits of his power and his ambitions by the witches, who greet him with three titles: Thane of Glamis, which Macbeth is aware of, Thane of Cawdor, which is actually is true at this point, but one that Macbeth has not been told of, and King, which has not yet become true. The witches are the ones who plant the actual idea of killing Duncan into Macbeth's mind;