Macbeth - Macbeth Character Study
Beginning of paper
Thesis: Macbeth's changing character over the course of the play can be seen in his roles a general, husband and a king.
A. Early in the play he is brave
1. Captain reports
2. Duncan conversation
B. Late in the play he is ineffective
1. Fearful
2. Cornered
II. Husband
A. Initially close to wife
1. ....
Middle of paper
.... husband and a king.
First, Macbeth's changing character is evident in his role as a general. As the play begins, he is a brave general, well respected by his peers. The captain returning from battle reports of this saying, "But all's too weak; for brave Macbeth (he deserves that name)" (1.2. 17-18) Duncan later confers his title as king of Scotland, claiming, "No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest. Go, pronounce his present death, and with his former title, greet Macbet ....
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Word count: 794
Page count: 3 (approximately 250 words per page)
