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HEROISM (Macbeth as a hero in Act I (It is necessary for Shakespeare shows…
HEROISM
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Banquo
Banquo can be seen as heroic since lead very similar lives, yet he acts very differently to Macbeth. Where Macbeth 'plays foully' to ensure the prophecies come true, Banquo retains his honour and integrity. He can be seen as Macbeth's opposite.
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'lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier'
This is shown to be true later in the play when Macbeth looks in the mirror and Banquo smiles at his line of Kings, some of whom have 'two-fold balls' so are have greater power than Macbeth
Fall of a hero
One way Shakespeare presents ideas of heroism is through the fall of Macbeth. He is separated from god and initiates the murder of many children, and children typically seen as innocent so shocking to audiece
'I could not say amen'
This shocks the reader as Macbeth is not capable of saying it as after murdering the King he has been separated from god. This is because he has gone against the divine right of kings
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Macbeth's death
Although Macbeth does waver at times his immense bravery and courage remain to the end. He realises how the witches tricked have tricked him, yet decides to fight till the end like a true warrior. However he does kill young seyward, showing he may be a strong soldier, but is conscience is blind and he is too brutal
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