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Macbeth: Evil is in Vain and Shall Never Sustain, 2001.
A look at the fall of Macbeth.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 49.95
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This paper argues that: in the end, Macbeth allowed himself to fall victim to the temptations of evil through conscious hesitation and a tragic ambition for power, fortifying Shakespeare?s purpose and condemning malevolence against the throne.
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"Macbeth stands as one of Shakespeare?s most enduring plays, weaving a mix of stoic courage, false pride, corrupt ambition, and desperate wrath into a work which ends in a symbolic exhibition of the tragic hero?s head. Despite this however, Shakespeare directs his audience to recognize the natural order of the denouement, preserving the divine right of kings and ensuring to his Stuart ruler that the monarchy will always prevail over evil. Macbeth reveals his tragic flaw by failing to recognize this fundamental law. Once a valiant and loyal defender of the king, Macbeth is overwhelmed by the tenacity of his wife?s lust for the throne as well as the demonic visions of three wicked witches. In the end, however, Macbeth allowed himself to fall victim to the temptations of evil through conscious hesitation and a tragic ambition for power, fortifying Shakespeare?s purpose and condemning malevolence against the throne."
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Macbeth: Evil and Unrestrained Ambition, 2004.
A study of the Shakespearean tragedy, "Macbeth", and the flaws of its title character.
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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"Macbeth", possibly one of Shakespeare?s most well-known plays, is most well-known for its striking portrayal of a decorated Scottish general and his wife and their quest for absolute power. This paper focuses on the topic of evil combined with unrestrained ambition in Shakespeare's "Macbeth". It considers possible explanations for Macbeth's murders and analyzes the text to determine why Macbeth turned to evil.
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"MacBeth, possibly one of Shakespeare?s most well known plays, is most well known for its striking portrayal of a decorated Scottish general and his wife and their quest for absolute power. Shakespeare?s shortest tragedy is also known for its study of human nature, namely, the conflict between the forces of good and evil in the human psyche. Like all tragic heroes, Lord MacBeth has a fatal flaw: ambition. This flaw consumes him throughout the course of the play leading to his inevitable downfall at its conclusion. However, MacBeth is not simply Shakespeare?s study of ambition; its focus is much more precise. MacBeth is a study of the evil to which ambition leads when unrestrained by morals."
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The Evil of Lady Macbeth, 2007.
This paper examines the wicked character of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's "Macbeth."
1,355 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 45.95
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The paper analyzes Lady Macbeth and discusses how we see her evil throughout the play. The paper shows how she manipulates her husband and how she decides to murder Duncan and then plans the murder. The paper discusses how she is not willing to commit murder herself so that she does not need to take any responsibility and also examines how she responds to the murder. The paper highlights how she is more evil than her husband; while Macbeth completes an evil action, Lady Macbeth shows that she is evil in her actions and in her character. The paper discusses how this evil stems from her lack of regard for other people and her focus on what she wants at the expense of others.
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"The first way that Lady Macbeth's evil is seen is in the way that she is willing to manipulate her husband. This occurs in Act 1, Scene 7, where she convinces Macbeth to commit the murder. At the start of the scene, Macbeth is applying reason to the situation and talking himself out of committing the murder. When Lady Macbeth enters he states his decision not to continue saying "We will proceed no further in this business" (I, vii). His reasons include that Duncan has been good to him. At this point, Macbeth seems like a good and reasonable man. Lady Macbeth then replies. Rather than acknowledge Macbeth's goodness, she chides him and calls him a coward."
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The Effect of Evil in Shakespeare's "Macbeth", 2002.
This is a research paper written about the effect of evil on humanity in the play "Macbeth."
1,330 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper is an analysis of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." "Macbeth" is the study of an honorable man and the savior of his country, falling through the turmoil of evil and corruption and ultimately becoming an unnatural man, isolated from his kinsmen, and meeting his inevitable demise. It deals with the effects of evil in "Macbeth" on four different levels of destruction: that of the fallen man, that of his family, that of the state and that of the physical universe.
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"Often in literature, the forces of evil play a major part in the downfall of the protagonist. As Lennox expresses to Macbeth: ?The night has been unruly: where we lay,/ Our chimneys were blown down, and, as they say,/ Lamentings heard i?th?air?, strange screams of death,/ And prophesying with accents terrible/ Of dire combustion and confused events/ New hatched to th? woeful time.? (Shakespeare 2.3 54-59) Ironically, he was telling of the horrors from the night before, when King Duncan was slain in his bed, while in actuality Macbeth had done the slaying. Shakespeare?s play Macbeth is a ?complex study of evil and its corrupting influence on humanity.? (Richards, 236) It is also the study of an honorable man and the savior of his country, falling through the turmoil of evil and corruption and ultimately becoming an unnatural man, isolated from his kinsmen, and meeting his inevitable demise. The evil unleashed by Macbeth expands into even more evils that effect humanity on all four different levels of creation: that of the fallen man, that of his family, his state, and of the physical universe."
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Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, 2002.
An examination of the relationship between the character Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth".
568 words (approx. 2.3 pages), 1 source, $ 20.95
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This essay discusses the changes in the relationship between Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's tragic play, "Macbeth". It shows that as the events of the play progress, so too does their relationship progress from a loving one to an abnormal and unhappy relationship.
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"In the beginning of the play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth seem to be deeply in love with one another, as proven by such things as his referring to her as his ? dearest partner of greatness? and his wanting to go ahead of everyone to get to his home quickly. In the beginning of the play, Macbeth seems to be the ?lesser of two evils? as it may be, and Lady Macbeth seems to be domineering. After the murder of Duncan, Lady Macbeth tries to calm Macbeth down by telling him ?These deeds must not be thought?so it will make us mad?, which is ironic because her own thought so of the murder eventually drive her to suicide. Lady Macbeth begins to manipulate Macbeth and challenges his feelings of guilt and pity for King Duncan and replaces them with malicious and spiteful feelings ?look like th'innocent flower, but be the serpent under't?. Lady Macbeth now instructs Macbeth on how he should act, encouraging him to be deceitful to Duncan. Macbeth becomes so absorbed in his mixed feelings about the murder that he withdraws from the loving relationship that he had with Lady Macbeth in the beginning of the play."
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Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, 2002.
Discusses how the contrast in the scenes leading up to and following Duncan's death enhances the characterizations of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This essay discusses how the characterizations of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are enhanced by contrast in the scenes that precede and follow the murder of Duncan in Act 11. Macbeth undergoes a frightening change in his fortune -- a change for which he himself bears at least a partial responsibility. Lady Macbeth is directly involved in this transition.
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Evil is as Evil Does, 2002.
A look at David Hume's philosophy on evil.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper presents a detailed look at David Hume's ideas on evil. The writer of this paper takes the reader on an exploratory journey through the philosophy of Hume focusing on his beliefs when it came to the concept of evilness.
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Hear No Evil, See No Evil, 2004.
A look at the controversial issue of children using the Internet.
1,447 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses the question of censorship in relation to the use of Internet by children. The writer explains that the responsibility lies both on the parents and the government in implementing some sort of control, but also argues that inappropriate behavior stems not only from this source. The writer concludes that education is the key factor in achieving a balanced use of the Internet.
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"A teenaged gunman opens fire in a Colorado school. A twelve-year-old boy rapes and kills a six-year-old. Yet another boy kills a toddler just for the ?fun? of it. These are but a few of the recent headlines that paint a shocking picture of modern day society. We are a culture in turmoil; a culture beset by depravity and violence. It is hard enough to raise a child today without reading stories such as these, but harder still when, in the name of entertainment; our children and we are bombarded with such images on a daily basis. For who can turn on a television or go to a movie without witnessing some violent and offensive scene? Those who should be setting good examples only encourage the trend toward greater disregard for ethical standards. Authority figures behave inappropriately, heroes tote guns, rock stars sing of shootings and gang violence ? and media moguls cry freedom of speech when confronted with the consequences. Luckily, today?s children can turn to the computer for alternate sources of entertainment and inspiration."
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Good and Evil in Doctor Faustus and Macbeth, 2002.
Discusses the themes of good and evil as they appear in "The Tragedy of Macbeth" and "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus".
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The following paper considers good and evil as they appear in William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Macbeth" and Christopher Marlowe's "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus". The present study examines good and evil in both the conceptual form and what could well be termed its objective correlative; how each are embodied within the plays.
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The Consanguinity of Witchcraft and Macbeth, 2001.
This paper examines how Shakespeare's "Macbeth" influenced evil in the time of King James I.
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This paper discusses the supernatural aspects in "Macbeth" and compares Shakespeare's play with the times it was written: during the reign of King James I and the Salem witch trials in colonial America. The author examines how witchcraft in Shakespeare?s time period influenced his writing dramatically and changed the lives of many people.
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"William Shakespeare wrote the famous tragedy of Macbeth for King James I. At the time of his reign King James I was very interested in Witches and their magic. In America at this time the Salem witchcraft trials were also going on and people were being charged and even executed for it. Concluding from the information of the Salem witch trials, witches in Shakespeare?s time played a key role in much of the evil of the world."
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Lady Macbeth and the Witches, 2004.
This paper discusses Lady Macbeth and the witches as catalysts to the action throughout William Shakespeare's "Macbeth".
1,152 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines how Lady Macbeth and the witches play a vital role in pushing Macbeth to choose the evil path to the crown in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth". It looks at how Lady Macbeth plays the masculine role during the opening scenes of the play and forces her ambitious ways upon Macbeth and how, throughout the play, her famous speeches and soliloquies show the extent of her influence on Macbeth. It also explores how the witches use Macbeth?s character flaw to their advantage and entice Macbeth to act on his ambition of obtaining the crown.
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"Lady Macbeth is part of the instigation behind the unleashing of Macbeth?s evil side. Lady Macbeth?s words to her husband as well as her many influential soliloquies show her longing for power and therefore she urges Macbeth to murder Duncan. Macbeth and his wife have a very strong relationship in which they greatly influence one another?s actions. In the first two acts it becomes apparent that Lady Macbeth?s words mean a great deal to her husband, which gives the impression that she is the dominant figure in the relationship. In Act 1, Scene 5 we find out that as soon as she receives her husband?s letter she instantly begins to plot and scheme. We immediately become aware of the fact that she wants Macbeth to become king, so she can become the Queen of Scotland."
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Shakespeare?s ?Macbeth?, 2002.
This paper discusses Shakespeare?s ?Macbeth? for the perspective of the marriage relationship between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth.
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This paper explains that the marriage relationship between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth is ironically close, given their overwhelming personal ambitions. The author feels that their relationship disintegrates not because they lack love or respect for one another, but because they succumb, by the end of the play, to guilt and other personal psychological demons. The author relates that the porter?s joking about his drunkenness is an analogy for Lady Macbeth and Macbeth?s being drunk on power, as well as the clouding of their moral judgment.
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"Macbeth?s soliloquy at the time of his wife?s passing is as full of sorrow as Macduff?s, but Macbeth also lapses into self-absorption and bravado. At first, he mourns his loss, saying ?She should have died hereafter,? (V, v, 19). Macbeth then begins the ?Tomorrow, tomorrow, and tomorrow? soliloquy, which reeks of hopelessness, despair, and nihilism. He feels that life is meaningless, and in so doing may be attempting to extricate himself from his own guilt. Lady Macbeth committed suicide because of her immense psychological trauma. Her husband transforms his guilt into self-righteousness and even after Lady Macbeth?s suicide he still feels invincible because of the witches? prophesy. Whereas Macduff incorporated his loss and pain into a healthy psychological makeup, Macbeth transforms his grief into denial."
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Macbeth: Dead Butcher or Tragic Hero?, 2002.
A paper which discusses the character of Macbeth in William Shakespeare's play of the same name.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the more complex character and motives behind Macbeth's actions which characterize him as a tragic hero. The paper shows that Shakespeare's Macbeth must have seemed like nothing more than a butcher to his victims but upon careful analysis of the text, one realizes that Macbeth was not fully evil, but a potentially great man who was led to evil through errors and forces beyond his control.
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"In the culmination of Shakespeare?s Macbeth, Malcolm refers to Macbeth as ?this dead butcher?. Superficially, Macbeth is nothing more than a butcher ? he murdered his king, his kinsmen, even innocent women and children. From Malcolm?s perspective, Macbeth is no more than a heartless killer gone mad, Key lines in this play show that Macbeth is not heartless or a butcher. Macbeth had a potential for greatness, but tragic errors led to his downfall ? both in his death and his ?fall from grace?. Macbeth also experiences intense remorse for what he has done. The character of Macbeth is a tragic hero."
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St. Augustine's Problem of Evil, 2002.
A discussion of St. Augustine's theory of evil and why evil exists if God does.
1,848 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper examines St. Augustine's doctrine on evil. St. Augustine believed that God made a perfect world, but that God?s creatures turned away from God of their own free will, through different types of falls, and that is how evil originated in the world. It shows how Augustine?s approach to a solution to the problem of evil has three main parts: The author explains how Augustine assumes that evil is a privation and cannot be properly said to exist at all, he argues that the apparent imperfection of any part of creation disappears in light of the perfection of the whole and he argues that moral evil, together with that suffering which is created as punishment for sin, originates in the free nature of the will of all creatures. According to Augustine, God has allowed evil to exist in the world because it does not conflict with His goodness. He did not create evil but is also not a victim of it. He simply allows it to exist.
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"In Augustine?s study of the problem of evil, he argues that there are a variety of things that are good. Without this variety, he says, there can be a greater good ness of things as a whole than there would be if this variety did not exist. Augustine also argues that evil is not completely real in itself. Instead, it is dependent on something more real, like disease, which is a form of evil. He points out that disease can only exist in a body, which is a form of good. Therefore, Augustine says, God, who is the source of everything that exists, is not in contest with a positive being or a counterpart that is evil."
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The Tragedy of "Macbeth", 2007.
An analysis of how "Macbeth" can be considered one of William Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.
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This paper examines how the tragedy of "Macbeth" lies in the downfall and eventual transformation of a seemingly humble, trustworthy man. It discusses how Macbeth is introduced to the audience as an honest nobleman of Scotland and how by the end of the play, we gain a new insight into this complex character. No longer is Macbeth a champion of honor and righteousness, but becomes yet another figure caught in the pursuit of power and prestige. Through greed, masculinity, and deception, fate still manages to find a way of punishing Macbeth for his "witch-like" evil motivation for success.
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"The play opens with three witches prophesizing, which immediately establish a central theme of evil and corruption. The witches visit Macbeth to share with him the bright future ahead of him. If the prophecy were to be filled, the only way Macbeth could become king would be to eliminate the current King, King Duncan. Macbeth even comments that being a murderer would be improbable. In fact he says that this would be a "horrid image (that) doth unfix my hair against the use of nature?" However, we also begin to see a desire for achieving the kingship as he states, "If chance will have me King, why, chance may crown me, without my stir." As the play continues, Macbeth struggles to forget the witches' prediction, and ultimately decides to kill Duncan, his king. "
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