Critical Lens Essay on Shakespeare play Macbeth: Proves quote "Some people are insensitive or heartless" through literary elements of characterization and theme.

When looking at the people walking the face of the earth, why are some of them insensitive and heartless? Why don't they feel any pain when other people hurt? Why do they completely turn themselves off to the injustices of the world? Unfortunately, "Some people are insensitive or heartless." With no regard to the consequences, insensitive and heartless people are so wrapped up in themselves that they control and manipulate others in order to succeed …

…in both Act I and II when she learns that her husband can become king giving her the opportunity to become queen. Powerstruck, she thinks of ways to manipulate her own husband into getting what she wants... POWER. In many ways, she fools her husband into killing King Duncan, so that he becomes king. After the deed is done, her husband, Macbeth, says, "This is a sorry sight," realizing that his murderous actions are wrong.