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A 3 page essay that analyzes Shakespeare's development of Macbeth's character in Act I. The writer argues that this shows how a man who was recently hailed as a hero of his country could turn traitor and commit the act of regicide. Throughout Act I, Shakespeare carefully builds the image of Macbeth as a man who is not motivated by principles, as it seemed to King Duncan in evaluating his performance in battle, but rather as a man who is primarily propelled by his own ambition. Examination of Act I demonstrates that Macbeth's actions are not controlled by either the witches or his wife, but rather that these elements bring out features of his character that were already present. No additional sources cited.
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turn traitor and commit the act of regicide. Throughout Act I, Shakespeare carefully builds the image of Macbeth as a man who is not motivated by principles, as it seemed
to King Duncan in evaluating his performance in battle, but rather as a man who is primarily propelled by his own ambition. Examination of Act I demonstrates that Macbeths actions
are not controlled by either the witches or his wife, but rather that these elements bring out features of his character that were already present. The first that the
audience learns of Macbeth is through the perspective of the sergeant who describes the preceding battle to King Duncan. The sergeant describes how "...brave Macbeth -- well he deserves
that name" (I.i.16) fought and killed the Irish leader of the opposing army, demonstrating remarkable courage. This description paints Macbeth as a hero and a loyal subject of the
Scottish king. However, Shakespeare fills this play with dichotomies, which are exemplified in the witches pronouncement Fair is foul, and foul is fair" (I.i.11). After hearing the witches predictions
and learning that he has, in fact, become the thane of Cawdor, Macbeth turns to his comrade Banquo and asks "Do you not hope your children shall be kings"
(I.iii.118). Banquo replies with a warning. He tells Macbeth that "instruments of darkness" frequently tell the truth in order to win people over with "trifles," but that their intent is
betrayal (I.iii.124-125). These two very different reactions illustrate the fact that Macbeth did not have to take the predictions of the witches so much to heart. He possessed free will.
Banquo could have just as easily placed faith in the witches pronouncements, but instead, he urged Macbeth to remember that the witches were "instruments of darkness. Rather than look on
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