Macbeth: A Tale Of Two Theories
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Macbeth(c.1607), written by William Shakespeare, is the tragic tale of Macbeth,
a virtuous man, corrupted by power and greed. This tragedy could in fact be
called "A Tale of Two Theories". One theory suggests that the tragic hero,
Macbeth, is led down an unescapable road of doom by an outside for ....
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.... murders Duncan, but he allows Lady Macbeth and greed to
cloud his judgement. In referring to the idea of the murder of Duncan, Macbeth
first states,"We will proceed no further in this business"(I.vii.32). Yet,
after speaking with Lady Macbeth he recants and proclaims,"I am settled, and
bend up/Each corporal agent to this terrible feat"(I.vii.79 80). There is
nothing supernatural to be found in a man being swayed by the woman he loves,
as a matter of fact this action could be perceived as quite ....
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