Examples Of Dramatic Role Reversal In Macbeth
One can only see another’s true intentions when you are no longer beneficial in their life, a perfect example of the victims that fall under Macbeth’s dramatic role reversal throughout the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Every person has good side along with a bad side, and the reader can too interpret the protagonist as a dynamic character, from being patriotic to becoming tyrannical. This is shown progressively throughout the story, first with Macbeth being loyal to the king by refusing to kill him, then becoming ambitious with evil thoughts as he is influenced by Lady Macbeth, and finally being overwhelmed by his thirst for power through his bloodthirsty manners. As the play first commences, it is evident that Macbeth is an innocent fellow, earning himself a reputation for being a noble and loyal kinsman to King Duncan when he visits the Inverness Castle because he believes that “he’s here in double-trust” (1.7.12). King Duncan perceives Macbeth as a trustworthy subject, for he
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The apparition informs Macbeth that “none of woman born/Shall harm Macbeth” which gives Macbeth the impression that he is invincible, deciding “Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee” (4.1.86-88). However, Macbeth ultimately determines to “make assurance double sure… thou shalt not live” (4.1.89-90), killing Macduff nevertheless. Macbeth though, does not stop at just Macduff, but “The castle of Macduff I will surprise…give to the edge o ’the sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls” (4.1.164-166). Macbeth clearly exposes that he will murder without a second thought, even if the situation calls for the slaying of women and children. Here, the reader begins to see a pattern forming, with Macbeth committing more and more crimes in a shorter period of time. Macbeth begins to establish an impulsive demeanor, killing the first person he feels is a threat, to ensure his position at the
The apparition informs Macbeth that “none of woman born/Shall harm Macbeth” which gives Macbeth the impression that he is invincible, deciding “Then live, Macduff: what need I fear of thee” (4.1.86-88). However, Macbeth ultimately determines to “make assurance double sure… thou shalt not live” (4.1.89-90), killing Macduff nevertheless. Macbeth though, does not stop at just Macduff, but “The castle of Macduff I will surprise…give to the edge o ’the sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls” (4.1.164-166). Macbeth clearly exposes that he will murder without a second thought, even if the situation calls for the slaying of women and children. Here, the reader begins to see a pattern forming, with Macbeth committing more and more crimes in a shorter period of time. Macbeth begins to establish an impulsive demeanor, killing the first person he feels is a threat, to ensure his position at the