Macbeth

“Macbeth is a villain in whom there is little to admire’. Do you think this is a satisfactory comment on Macbeth? Macbeth is a character that we cannot class as simply a villain. His worthy characteristics also include being virtuous, brave and mighty as he fearlessly fights in battle. Although he commits foul acts this man is not purely evil. This can be proven as he cannot sleep and eat well and suffers from a …

…obedience, troops of friends, I must not look to have; but, in their stead, Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour. Breath Which the poor heart would fain deny and dare not.” Through this speech we no longer feel anger and hatred towards Macbeth but we feel remorse and pity for him. It is through this speech and his conscince being tortured do we see the tragedy. Macduff kills Macbeth and social order returns to Scotland.