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“The mind I sway by and the heart I bear, shall never say with doubt nor shake with fear.” ( V.iii.10-11 )

This piece of evidence reveals that Macbeth has become so powerful he feels superior. He is fearless in his own eyes and nothing and no one can stop him even if they tried.

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“And thou opposed, being of no woman born, yet I will try the last.” ( V.viii.32-33 )

This piece of evidence illustrates the idea that overtime Macbeth becomes cocky and overconfident to the point where he begins to believe he is undefeatable. He believes that because he is King is has the ability to beat anyone that stands in his way of power.

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“As honor, love, obedience, troops of friends. I must not look to have but, in their stead, curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honor, breath which the poor heart would fain deny and dare not.” ( V.iii.27-30 )

This piece of evidence shows that Macbeth has power over the people, yet they are against him. To be powerful does not make you honorable, nor does it make you a good leader.

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“The which no sooner had his prowess confirmed in the unshrinkable station where he fought but like a man he died.” ( V.viii.41-43 )

This piece of evidence reveals that during a battle, it is an honor to die a brave warrior, to die like a “man”. To die like a man gives you the power to be victorious in the eyes of others.

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As Macduff, Malcolm, and Macbeth prepare for battle, Lady Macbeth is at war with her mind. The guilt manifesting inside of her soon leads her to take her own life. When Macbeth hears of his wife’s suicide he brushes it off and continues to prepare for Macduff’s arrival. Overtime, Macbeth’s subjects gradually begin to turn against him. Macbeth then soon comes face to face with Macduff where he discovers the truth, Macduff was not born of a woman. Macduff then beheads the King of Scotland, marking the end of Macbeth’s reign.

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“A most miraculous work in this good king, which often since my here - remain in England I have seen him do. ( IV.iii.149-151 )

This piece of evidence exemplifies that with great power comes great responsibility. With a gift like this King Edward uses his power to heal his people of impurities.

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“May had I power, I should pour the sweet milk of concord into hell.” ( IV.iii.95-100 )

This piece of evidence illustrates the idea that sometimes power is difficult to maintain. Things can get out of control and disrupt the course of nature.

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“From this moment the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand.” ( IV.i.155-160 )

This piece of evidence shows how Macbeth decides to take power into his own hands and disrupt the balance of nature. He must think of the consequences of this kind of power before it’s too late.

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“I conjure you by that which you profess however you come to know it answer me.” ( IV.i.50-60 )

This piece of evidence reveals Macbeth wants to know more about his future beforehand. Knowledge may be power, but too much power can harm you.

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Macbeth goes to see the fates to hear more about his future. There he discovers the answers to all of his questions and the key to his downfall. Later on, Macbeth learns that Macduff fled Scotland to find Duncan’s eldest son, Malcolm. He then sends assains after Macduff’s wife and family. In England, Macduff learns of the massacre of his family and soon after decides to use his grief to seek vengeance on Macbeth.

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“May soon return to this, our suffering country under a hand accursed.” ( III.vi.50 )

This piece of evidence illustrates that overtime Lennox begins to think of Macbeth as a tyrant. He abuses his power and authority to rule in favor of himself, not the people.

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“Blood will have blood, stones have been known to move.” ( III.iv.130 )

This piece of evidence reveals Macbeth is at war with himself. His is overwhelmed with guilt and paranoia, his inner demons have over powered his thoughts.

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“Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me.” ( III.iv.130 )

This piece of evidence exemplifies that guilt can have the ability to drive you insane. A guilt conscience will constantly feel paranoid to the point where they could lose their sanity.

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“The son is fled.” ( III.iii.53 )

This piece of evidence shows that Fleance soon will become a threat to Macbeth and his throne. If he continues to interfere with Macbeth’s power he could but himself in potential danger.

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Banquo’s suspicions continue to grow after the death of Duncan. Macbeth becomes paranoid that Banquo will soon seek the truth about what happened to their King. He sends assassins to kill Banquo and his son Fleance, but Fleance escapes. Soon after Macbeth begins to have nightmares about the crimes he and his wife committed. At Macbeth’s banquet, he finds himself going mad as he witnesses the ghost of Banquo appear.

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“May soon return to this, our suffering country under a hand accursed.” ( II.vi.50 )

This piece of evidence shows that overtime Lennox begins to think of Macbeth as a tyrant. Macbeth is using his power and authority to rule in favor of himself, not the people.

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“I have done the deed. Did you hear a noise?” ( II.ii.14 )

This piece of evidence reveals that both Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are so power hungry they will do anything for it. They are so determined for power they would even turn to murder.

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“Give me the daggers. The sleeping and the dead are but as pictures. ‘Tia the eye of childhood that fears a painted devil.” ( II.ii.53-55 )

This piece of evidence shows Macbeth being bossed around by him wife, Lady Macbeth. It seems as though she has more control and power in the marriage, she “wears the pants” in the relationship.

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“Sleep no more! Macbeth does murder sleep.” ( II.ii.35-36 )

This piece of evidence exemplifies how Macbeth can’t control the feelings buried deep within and becomes paranoid. The power of guilt can become so strong it feels overwhelming, like you’re drowning in it.

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Banquo and Macbeth’s relationship changes from friend to foe. Macbeth finds himself in a very challenging position, he not only has to lie to Banquo, but also himself. Soon after Banquo addresses Macbeth with his suspicions, King Duncan is murdered. The people of the kingdom are in panic, meanwhile the murdered is sitting at the throne. Macbeth not only gets away with murder, but also gets to live out the life he has always dreamt of.

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“Only look up clear. To alter favor ever is to fear. Leave all the rest to me.” ( I.v.63-65 )

This piece of evidence illustrates the idea that Lady Macbeth is power hungry. She decides to take matters into her own hands. Lady Macbeth puts herself in control to ensure that nothing interferes with her becoming queen.

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“Our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name here after the prince of Cumberland.” ( I.iv.39-40)

As the story progresses, we learn that Malcolm is to become a strong and powerful leader. This creates conflict for power between Macbeth and Malcolm.

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“He bade me, from him, call thee thane of cawdor.” ( I.iii.106 )

This evidence reveals that being named Thane of Cawdor has given Macbeth a sense of entitlement. He is a much more powerful man, especially through his own eyes.

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“Our bosom interest: go pronounce his present death, and with his former title greet Macbeth.” ( I.ii.64 )

This piece of evidence illustrates the first taste of power Macbeth obtained throughout the reading. Since the beginning of the play Macbeth had become fascinated with power. Once his new title had been claimed, he grew in superiority.

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The Tragedy of Macbeth was written by William Shakespeare in 1606. The protagonist of the play is a man named Macbeth. The secondary characters include Lady Macbeth, the three witches, and King Duncan. The texts tells of a man driven by ambition and fate, he has one goal, this goal being his hunger for power. Although, there is one obstacle in his way, his conscience. With a little persuasion Lady Macbeth convinces Macbeth to attempt to murder King Duncan.

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The Universal Theme of Power dominates the entire play, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare.

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The Tragedy of Macbeth
By : William Shakespeare
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