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Macbeth Final Draft Essay

Us humans have only one life to live on this planet we call earth. It is up to us to make the tough decisions that change our life for the better, or even for the worst. Most of the times we don’t know how these decision will affect us in the long run. We learn these many lessons from the play Macbeth. Macbeth is a powerful man during his time period. With his type of power and personality Macbeth has to make strong yet difficult decisions.  The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare is an example of how one wrong decision creates a domino effect that can't be stopped by ones self so people lose there morals.

Macbeth could be looked upon as “All hail Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! (Act 1 Scene 3 Line 50). Although these titles are wealthy and powerful comes a responsibility to stand strong. The prophecy states the Macbeth will soon be king. However Macbeth was all right waiting his turn in line to run the kingdom. His wife on the other hand couldn’t wait for that day. Lady Macbeth Sadly Macbeth caved in and some he lost all he was a person inside and out. “Bring forth men-children only; For thy undaunted mettle should compose nothing but males. Will it not be received, when we have marked with blood those sleepy two of his chamber, and used their very daggers, that they have done ‘t” (Act 1 Scene 6 Line 75). Macbeth doesn't response well under pressure as we can see. He gets all fluster and can't get his head of straight. Macbeth is not this type of person to kill just for power. He already is Thane of Glamis and Thane of Cawdor what else would he want. Lady Macbeth makes him do things he is not comfortable doing like killing king Duncan to rule the kingdom. Although this decision wasn’t Macbeth he had to do because he has to be loyal to his wife. Macbeth has some hesitation about his wife’s plan, however he must not question and do as his wife asks of him. “Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch thee! I have thee not and yet I see thee still. Art thou not, fatal vision, sensible to feeling as to sight, or art thou but a dagger of the mind, a false creation” (Act 2 Scene 2 Lines 33-38). The killing is going to be done. Macbeth has so much regret in his heart but he can’t turn back now. However Macbeth will not lose his morals that he sticks to them 100% through his journey as king.

Macbeth did an act that portrays how he is willing to kill for power.  Though his wife, Lady Macbeth just shows interest in what is best for Macbeth. Now Macbeth is worried that someone knows that he killed king Duncan. However someone must know besides Macbeth and his wife, but Macbeth has no idea who. “Methought I heard a voice cry”Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”-the innocent sleep, Sleep that knits up the raveled sleave of care, The death of each day’s life, sore labor’s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast—“ (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 35). This truly has thrown Macbeth off the cliff. He can't handle now becoming king this way, killing king Duncan for it. Now Macbeth’s morals are not in the picture. Macbeth will do anything to make sure that no one will figure out how we got his crown as the king.  “And I another so weary with disasters, tugged with fortune, that I would set my life on any chance, to mend it or be rid on’t” (Act 3 Scene 1 Line 111-112) “Both of you know Banquo was your enemy” (Act 3 Scene 1 Line 113-114) “True, my lord” (Act 3 Scene 1 Line 115). Macbeth hired people to kill Banquo because he has no trust in anyone that might have the possibly of knowing that he killed the king. He is not that kind of guy that would just kill to take the throne of the kingdom. Now Macbeth is king and now he will kill to protect him and his throne. Macbeth doesn't understand that his actions have consequences. Now Macbeth’s life as king is built on blood, and it will continue to stay that way.

Hiding secrets from Macbeth’s people is hard to do. Macbeth’s dominos continues to go down, one by one, the secrets are revealing then self’s. It is hard to keep this them hidden. “Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, till thou applaud the deed. Come, seeling night, scarf up the tender eye of pitiful day, and with thy bloody and invisible hand cancel and tear to pieces that great bond which keeps me pale!” (Act 3 Scene 2 Lines 45-50). Right now Macbeth is having a mental break down. He is trying to keep his wife out of this situation because Macbeth doesn't want her to feel this pressure on her. Macbeth can’t think about life without this killing in his head because he didn't stick to his morals. Macbeth’s world is slowly coming down and his wife already figured out how Macbeth feels inside. "She should have died hereafter, there would have been a time for a such a word. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day, to the last syllable of recorded time;" (Act 5 Scene 5 Lines 17). Macbeth is torn. He is in a state of panic and can't get out of it.  Macbeth can’t do anything but feel that he must blame this on him. All of Macbeth's dominos have fallen and his morals no longer exist. 

Macbeth, in the end loses his wife, his morals, and his whole life. None of these things exist in his life now. Through Macbeth’s life we see how when he went against his morals he lost himself. Macbeth made decisions that he regrets, but tries to come back from the mistakes he has made. Macbeth by William Shakespeare is an example of how one wrong decision creates a domino effect that makes you lose your good morals that you have been taught. If we always stick to the plan and don't go off then our morals will still be with us. 

Macbeth Rough Draft Essay

Us humans have only one life to live. It is up to us to make the tough decisions that change our life for the better, or even for the worst.  Most of the times we don’t know how these decision will affect us in the long run. However once these decisions are made there is no looking back.  Our morals are thrown out of the window and are not used in making good judgment calls. The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare is an example of how one wrong decision creates a domino effect that can't be stopped by ones self so people lose there morals.

The first wrong decision is the biggest decision that you will ever make. You probably won’t know that the decision has repercussion but every decision does. Even though could be pressured into making the decision, you made the decision not the other person who pressured you. “To be the same in thine own act and valor As thou esteem’st the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem, Letting “I dare not” wait upon “I would”, Like the poor cat i’ th’ adage?” (Act 1 Scene 3 Line 40). Macbeth doesn't response well under pressure. He gets all fluster and can't get his head of straight. Although this decision wasn’t up to you it always is. You always have to make sure that the decision you are making will affect you in the best way. Once the first decision has been made you can always try to undo it. Trying to undo it you need to have the passion to undo and nothing can get in your way. “Methought I heard a voice cry”Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”-the innocent sleep, Sleep that knits up the raveled sleave of care, The death of each day’s life, sore labor’s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast—“ (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 35). Now this shows that you don't have the true passion to change the decision you made. Now this start the domino effect that will soon cause you pain and anger throughout your life.

Now since the domino effect has affected you mentally. You will paranoid that this will affect you but you try to block out of it from your mind. However someone will always bring up your biggest fear in front of you. “Methought I heard a voice cry”Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep”-the innocent sleep, Sleep that knits up the raveled sleave of care, The death of each day’s life, sore labor’s bath, Balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course, Chief nourisher in life’s feast—“ (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 35). This truly has thrown Macbeth off the cliff. He can't handle this type of measure on his shoulders. He gets freak out and just obeys orders from his wife. Now Macbeth’s morals are not in the picture. “How is ‘t with me, when every noise appalls me? What hands are here? Ha! They pluck out mine eyes! Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? (Act 2 Scene 2 Line 60). Macbeth committed murder. He is not that kind of guy that would just kill to take the throne of the kingdom. Macbeth understands how this action has affected him. Now what does Macbeth do to hide this horrible action committed. He is kind he can't just lie to his kingdom or can he?

Hiding secrets from people is hard to do. The domino effect continues to crumble down, domino-by-domino the secrets will soon be revealed. It is hard to keep this them hidden. “Well then, now have you considered of my speeches? Know that is was he in the times past, which held you so under fortune, which you thought had been our innocent self: this I made good to you in our last conference; passed in probation with you/you made it known to us. (Act 3 Scene 1 Lines 80-84). If Macbeth has to hire murders to kill Banquo to keep his secrets safe is a little extreme. Macbeth already killing Duncan he having these mental issues in his head. Macbeth’s world is slowly coming down without him knowing about it at all."She should have died hereafter, there would have been a time for a such a word. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day, to the last syllable of recorded time;" (Act 5 Scene 5 Lines 17). Macbeth's mind is gone. He is in a state of panic and can't get out of it. All of Macbeth's dominos have fallen and his morals no longer exist. 

We as humans have different ways of solving problems and looking at the world differently. 

 The play Macbeth by William Shakespeare is an example of how one wrong decision creates a domino effect that makes you lose your good morals that you have been taught. If we always stick to the plan and don't go off then our morals will still be with us. 

LA2 (period 2)-4/2 Handout

Part 1:

1. In my opinion, Lady Macbeth is a cold-blooded murder. She couldn’t kill Duncan at first because he looked like her father in his slept. Even though she was the only one that wanted Duncan dead. Lady Macbeth had clear motive in killing Duncan not Macbeth.

2. Lady Macbeth faints in Act 2 because Macbeth just told everyone in the castle that he is the killer. She thought if she fainted or made a scene that people would focus on her instead of the fact that Macbeth is the killer.

3. Macbeth’s attitude toward Duncan change after the murder. Macbeth turned evil and was okay will killing Duncan. Soon after Macbeth figured out that he is king he turned power hungry. He would do anything to keep his secrets a secret to maintain power.

4. Lady Macbeth couldn't kill the king because the when the king is asleep he looks like her father. She couldn’t kill her father in a way, but she could kill the king. So Macbeth had to kill the king for Lady Macbeth.

5. Now that Macbeth has killed the king, do you think he must do anything else to reign as king. People don't know that Macbeth killed Duncan. Once the truth comes out people will hate Macbeth as a king because he had to kill to have power.

Part 2:

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Act 2 Scene 2 page 51: Weak willed creature! Give me the daggers. Persons sleeping or dead are only like panitings. If Duncan bleeds, I’ll paint the guards’ faces with the blood

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Act 2 Scene 3 page 61: Your royal father has been murdered. O, by whom? It appears that his bedroom guards did it. Their hands and faces were all smeared with blood. and so were their daggers, etc.  And yet I am sorry that in my furry I killed them.

Act 2 scene 3 page 63: Help me out of here (fainting). Look after the lady.

Soliloquy:

I just killed Duncan, our king. I have this gut feeling that I did something terrible. But I know that I’m not the killer. I don’t have the motive to kill a man, my friend. But now I’m king. The ruler of this great castle. I actually feel powerful. I just can't let this feeling go. I have to be in control of theses people and my future. My secrets will remain a secret until I die. These secrets will die with me, no one must know. I have to keep power on my side.

LA2 (period 7)-3/31 Handout

Part 1:

1. The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is one sided. Macbeth and his wife have similar opinions on certain topics, however Lady Macbeth wears the “pants in the relationship”. She is the boss in there relationship. Macbeth doesn’t really have a say in what happens.

2. Macbeth ultimately decides to kill Duncan because Lady Macbeth disliked Duncan and how he rules his kingdom. She has many thoughts about Duncan being the ruler and wants to change them and rule the kingdom for herself. Lady Macbeth ultimately tells Macbeth to kill Duncan for her because she can’t kill him herself.

3.Macbeth’s character so far through the story is very kind hearted and is a good listener. Even though Macbeth has no say in anything he still has a voice inside of him. Macbeth might look like a strong warrior, but in the inside he’s afraid of his wife.

4. Macbeth will get away with murder because his wife wants Duncan died so she will clean up the mess left behind. Lady Macbeth will soon rule Duncan kingdom, which was her plan that will succeed. However karma might come back at Lady Macbeth and soon her killing will be reveled to the public.

5. Macbeth should hide the evidence that would lead people to think that Macbeth was the killer. Make sure there is no trail leading back to Macbeth being the killer and frame the killing on someone else.

Part 2:

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Act 1 Scene 6 page 31: We will speak further about it. Just look innocent a troubled face is always dangerous. Leave all the rest to me.

Act 1 Scene 7 page 37: I beg you, be quiet! I dare do all that is fitting for a man to do; anyone who dares do more is not a man

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Act 1 Scene 4 page 21: If chance intends to make me king, why chance may give me the crow without my doing anything at all in my own behalf.

Act 1 scene 5 page 27: Great Glamis, you want that (the crown) which cries you must do something (kill Duncan) to get. You’d prefer to be afraid to murder Duncan rather than once having done it, regret the deed.

3. Act 1 Scene 3 page 15: Into the air, and what seemed to be bodies melted like breath in the wind. I wish they had stayed.

Act 1 Scene 4 page 21: Until then that’s enough said. Come, friends.

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Act 1 Scene 6 page 33: Give me your hand. Lead me to my host. I love him greatly, and will continue to show him favor. With your permission, hostess

Act 1 Scene 7 page 39: We fail? Just tighten your courage until it is taut, as we won’t fail. When Duncan is asleep which his hard day’s journey will strongly invite him to-I will so overpower his two servants with wine and drunken toasts. / What blame can’t we attach to his drunken servants who will be held guilty of our great murder?