Intro
Paragraph 1 – Opportunity to become King
Already in power, very respected man, war hero, isn’t named next king, witches
“O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!” – Duncan “All hail, Macbeth, thou shalt be king hereafter!” – Witch 3
Paragraph 2 – Soliloquies, asides and conversation with Lady Macbeth
Makes plan to kill Duncan then backs out, Lady Macbeth convinces him, He plans to kill Duncan
“Chastise with the valor of my tongue, all that impedes thee from the golden round” – Lady Macbeth “Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires.” – Macbeth
Paragraph 3 – Macbeth’s Evil Actions
Kills Duncan, Kills Banquo, Kills Macduff’s family
Paragraph 4 – Pathetic Fallacy and other effects of his actions
Paragraph 5 – Loss of Respect, ends up in a state of despair
English and Irish army turn against him, Lady Macbeth kills herself, nobody likes him, he doesn’t see purpose in life.
“Life’s but a walking shadow” – Macbeth
“Well, march we on, to give obedience where ’tis truly owed. Meet we the medicine of the sickly weal, and with him pour we in our country’s purge each drop of us.” – Caithness
Paragraph 6 – Arrogance and over confidence leads to death
Witches say nobody can kill him, fights people instead of hiding
Conclusion
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