About the main characters of The Tragedy of Macbeth.?

Question

can anyone give me the following characters detail... like what they did, why, and the effect it had....
1. Macbeth
2. Lady Macbeth
3. the Witches
Thanks =)

Answer 1

You really need to read the play in order to appreciate how the events link together (and how Macbeth is torn by the forces of ambition and prophecy) but here's a quick, non-exhaustive outline...

The Witches

They act as soothsayers of sorts (some also claim they verbalise Macbeth's innate ambitions, thoughts and fears, though it's harder to prove that)

Key developments in the play hinge on their prophecies, among which were 1. Macbeth would be king of Scotland, 2. Banquo's descendants would be kings of Scotland, but he would not, 3. Macbeth could not be killed by someone of woman born. The validation of one of their minor prophecies (that Macbeth would be conferred a "Thaneship" (I made that word up)), granted legitimacy to their sayings, at least in Macbeth's mind.

->top quotes: "thou shalt get kings, though thou be none"
"eye of newt and toe of frog, wool of bat and tongue of dog" (just kidding, it's not very important at all)

Macbeth

First Thane of one region, then Thane of another, then King of Scotland. Ultimately slain in battle by an adversary whose wrath he provoked through ordering his family's murder (Macduff). The aforementioned prophecy that Macbeth could not be killed by someone of woman born proved telling as Macduff tells Macbeth he was plucked from his mother's womb (some say early modern Caesarian). Rather like that scene in the third installment of The Lord of the Rings, if you ask me... (No man can kill me... *fatal stab by woman who then states "I am no man"*...)

He made several critical decisions, all of which hinged on his belief in the prophecies of the witches, and also on the persuasion of his wife. These were 1. Murdering King Duncan so that he (Macbeth) could become king, 2. Ordering the murders of his friend Banquo (successful) and Banquo's son Fleance (unsuccessful) so that no heir of Banquo's could threaten his rule as king, 3. ordering the murder of Macduff's family (partially successful though ultimately futile).

He is constantly vexed throughout the play by the conflict between his ambitions and those of his wife, and his loyalties to Duncan and Banquo, and later the extent to which he has blood on his hands due to his unceasing thirst for power and belief in the prophecies ("I am too far gone..."). As either a plague on his conscience or a supernatural phenomenon, he sees the ghost of Banquo at a banquet (heh) he throws and starts railing at it in shock, incurring more shock on his guests, who cannot see the ghost.

->top quotes: "out out brief candle... life's but a stage... a tale told by an idiot full of sound and fury, signifying nothing"

Lady Macbeth

She aids or instigates (depending on how you see it) Macbeth's murder of Duncan and displays much more calm than him in the aftermath of the dastardly deeds, even taking the murder weapons and planting them on the guards. However, she later suffers a mental breakdown, probably because of the guilt she feels, and becomes a disturbed, sleepwalking soul (figuratively), ultimately succumbing and dying before Macbeth's defeat.

->top quotes: "out out damned spot... all the perfumes of Arabia will not cure this little hand" (or something close)

Answer 2

The best way to really learn is to read the play.
If you're having trouble with the language (a lot of people these days do) try No Fear Shakespeare. It's availible at Barnes and Noble.

Answer 3

The question is finding...IS Othello without subject too one-dimensional....? which you will argue it any means you like...this is finding on your opinion/interpretation...the main ingredient so as which you will come to a selection is do you have faith that actuality to be actual or now not...Then experience approximately why you have gotten desperate that...and since the thank you to be the initiate of springing up your reaction.

Answer 4

Oh Yeah, Shakespeare can. READ THE PLAY