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Macbeth Final Essay
In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth declares, “‘Life… is a tale told by an idiot… signifying nothing. (Act V, scene v, lines 25-30)’” This is true because Macbeth’s life will “‘signify nothing’” unless he is happy and appreciates his life and loved ones. However, Macbeth is too thirsty for power so will never be satisfied with the life he has.
Macbeth is so desperate for power that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. In Act I, scene one he kills Thane of Cowdor and then assumes that position as well as Thane of Glamis. That, though, is not enough for he is far too ambitious to settle with being Thane of Cowdor and Glamis. He decides he must also be king. So then he kills Duncan (Act II, scene ii,) the king, even though Macbeth was Duncan’s kinsman and loyal subject. This demonstrates his willingness to do anything for more power. Even though the witches prophesi...
In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth declares, “‘Life… is a tale told by an idiot… signifying nothing. (Act V, scene v, lines 25-30)’” This is true because Macbeth’s life will “‘signify nothing’” unless he is happy and appreciates his life and loved ones. However, Macbeth is too thirsty for power so will never be satisfied with the life he has.
Macbeth is so desperate for power that he will stop at nothing to get what he wants. In Act I, scene one he kills Thane of Cowdor and then assumes that position as well as Thane of Glamis. That, though, is not enough for he is far too ambitious to settle with being Thane of Cowdor and Glamis. He decides he must also be king. So then he kills Duncan (Act II, scene ii,) the king, even though Macbeth was Duncan’s kinsman and loyal subject. This demonstrates his willingness to do anything for more power. Even though the witches prophesi...
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