change in macbeth character
Macbeth’s character shows us the tragedy of over ambitious people; it also shows us that negative aspects can overwhelm the good side of our personality.
Throughout this piece of writing I will be showing the changes within Macbeths character, which is the only character within the play that has visible changes in his character. I will be describing these points by inspecting the asides and soliloquies, which are both dramatic ironies that place the audience in a privileged position as they are introduced to the characters thought pattern that gives them an insight to how he may be feeling. All of which is unbeknown to other characters in the scene.
In Act I, Sc iii, when Macbeth is told that he is the Thane of Cawdor, he is astonished as he thinks the Thane is still alive. The igniting button was when he is told of Cawdor’s treason, which makes him think of the weird sisters’ prophecy. He is confused and he cannot judge whether the ‘two truths’ are righteous or evil for him. His loyalty is shown in the way he reacts to his “horrible imaginings” shown in the quotes “…doth unfix my hair” along with “And make my seated heart knock at my ribs.”
This aside reveals to the audience that Macbeth is a loyal soldier, a noble servant to his leader and faithful to his kingdom.
In Act I, Sc iv, we witness a clearly visible change in Macbeth’s character, which is portrayed after Duncan’s announcement of the heir to his throne, which is his son Malcolm. Macbeth’s first plan comes to light in this aside “…that is a step on which I must fall down, or else o’erleap” and decides to overcome the obstacle, which is Malcolm, to seize the crown. Another revealed aspect in his character is the devious side in additions to the concealment of intentions “ …Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.”
In Act I, Sc vii, the soliloquy from lines 1-29 shows us conflicting feelings about murdering the king as his first thought revolves around the
Throughout this piece of writing I will be showing the changes within Macbeths character, which is the only character within the play that has visible changes in his character. I will be describing these points by inspecting the asides and soliloquies, which are both dramatic ironies that place the audience in a privileged position as they are introduced to the characters thought pattern that gives them an insight to how he may be feeling. All of which is unbeknown to other characters in the scene.
In Act I, Sc iii, when Macbeth is told that he is the Thane of Cawdor, he is astonished as he thinks the Thane is still alive. The igniting button was when he is told of Cawdor’s treason, which makes him think of the weird sisters’ prophecy. He is confused and he cannot judge whether the ‘two truths’ are righteous or evil for him. His loyalty is shown in the way he reacts to his “horrible imaginings” shown in the quotes “…doth unfix my hair” along with “And make my seated heart knock at my ribs.”
This aside reveals to the audience that Macbeth is a loyal soldier, a noble servant to his leader and faithful to his kingdom.
In Act I, Sc iv, we witness a clearly visible change in Macbeth’s character, which is portrayed after Duncan’s announcement of the heir to his throne, which is his son Malcolm. Macbeth’s first plan comes to light in this aside “…that is a step on which I must fall down, or else o’erleap” and decides to overcome the obstacle, which is Malcolm, to seize the crown. Another revealed aspect in his character is the devious side in additions to the concealment of intentions “ …Stars, hide your fires;
Let not light see my black and deep desires.”
In Act I, Sc vii, the soliloquy from lines 1-29 shows us conflicting feelings about murdering the king as his first thought revolves around the