MacDuff

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This paper discusses the character of MacDuff within the play, "MacBeth", by William Shakespeare. The paper focuses on the development of the character from the initial entrance to the ultimate change in ignorance to knowledge of the character. It further discusses the elements in MacDuff's life, (such as the murder of his family) that forces these character changes and provide an atmosphere in which MacDuff evolves as a human being.

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"Character Analysis: MacDuff William Shakespeare's character MacDuff, from the play, MacBeth, is a character that is introduced into the script with a certainty about his world that is soon shaken. He is a man that has firmly placed his beliefs in the traditions of Scotland, and inwardly longs for the days of loyalty to kings, and honor among men. These inner beliefs are thus, tested throughout the play, and culminate in a moment of ignorance to knowledge in which the character must decide if these traditional values bear the significance that he had long sense bestowed upon them. In Act 2, Scene 3 MacDuff has begun his day with an assurance about his place beside the king that is filled with confidence. "

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