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Macbeth (Brave hero (Strong warrior in battle - kills Macdonald, "…
Macbeth
Brave hero
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At end of play Macbeth returns to being brave soldier like Act 1. This contrasts with middle of play, where he seems weak and uncertain.
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When he's fighting he doesn't have to worry about his guilty conscience and the morality of his actions - feels more comfortable on the battlefield.
Macbeth dies in battle - fights "bear-like" to the end, even though he knows he's doomed - determined and "will not yield".
Brutal murderer
After murdering King Duncan, it becomes easier for him to kill so he acts alone: "blood will have blood" 3.4 Macbeth
Murders Duncan - wants to be King. Also has Macduff's family and Banquo killed - worried about losing his position.
Influenced by people around him. Lady Macbeth persuades him to kill Duncan - ambition stronger than morality.
At end of play, Macduff calls Macbeth a "hell-hound" - Macbeth's violent ambition has ruined all his noble characteristics.
Fate and free will: "I am settled and bend up each corporal agent to his terrible feat" - sounds like a deliberate decision to kill Duncan. Later claims he didn't have control over his actions - "poor player" (tragedy style play) controlled by fate or trying to make himself feel less guilty about his crimes.
Lady Macbeth greatly influences Macbeth to murder king Duncan - doesn't want to seem unmanly or a "coward".
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