Charcter Analysis

Character Analysis

Macbeth is the type of person who is loyal and brave because, he obeys his orders and is recognized as a brave soldier. Macbeth is very loyal to King Duncan and is praised for his bravery. For being loyal and brave Macbeth is recognized and given the title Thane of Cawdor.

Act I, Scene II, 18

Soldier

 ‘’For brave Macbeth—well he deserves that name’’

Macbeth is easily manipulated by Lady Macbeth. Now with the title Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth has more power. Lady Macbeth tries to manipulate Macbeth by giving him ideas of killing the king.

Act I, Scene VII, 52-64

Now Macbeth is on his way to becoming a murderer. He has been manipulated by Lady Macbeth, and now sees that he must kill Duncan.

Act I, Scene VII, 69

                                Macbeth

 “If we should fail’’

Macbeth now has no remorse and is power hungry and knows that he must kill Duncan to obtain all power. With power he will become the almighty.

Act I, Scene VII, 79-83

Macbeth

‘’ I am settled, and bend up

Each corporal agent to this terrible feat.

Away, and mock the time with fairest show.

False face must hide what the false heart doth know.’’

Macbeth now has a guilty conscience and is causing him to see ghosts of his murdered friend.

Act III, Scene IV, 135-141

                                Macbeth

‘’Can such thing be,

And overcome us like a summer’s cloud

Without our special wonder? You make me strange

Even to the disposition that I owe

When now I think you can behold such sights

And keep the natural ruby of your cheeks

When mine is blanch’d with fear’’