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A Criticism of Macbeth

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In this article, “A Criticism of Macbeth by William Shakespeare” written by essortment does a great job critiquing Macbeth. In this article is states that this play incorporates both tragedy and morality and isn't unified under one aspect. It argues that the morality of the play overall ruins the plays unity as a whole. In addition it states that the plot is set up so that way the audience believes the play is a tragedy from the beginning. I agree with these statements because from the very beginning the tone and plot of the story set the play up to follow a tragic story line. This article is mainly talking about how Macbeth is a character who isn't sure what is going on in his life. He is confused as to what to do next and isn't confident with his decisions. In contrast, other tragic characters are often very confident with themselves . This shows that Macbeths morals are not necessarily in line and he needs someone to guide him. The relationship between the audience and Macbeth cause the play to lose its “unity” because the audience doesn't know what Macbeth’s morals or what the tragedy is. Macbeth is cursed by his own fate and how he is wanting to become the king. Once he commits the murder though however, he rejects that he had actually done that. His wife encouraged him, and he believes that he actually didn't do it. This proves to the audience that Macbeth allows outside forces to influence him. He allowed his wife to convince him to murder the king and now his true character is showing. This proves that Macbeth is weak. The article then goes into stating that Macbeth goes into a state of regret because he won't go back and return the daggers after he had murdered Duncan. By the end of the play the audience has a sense of guilt for Macbeth which in my opinion shouldn't be the case. This is because Macbeth’s morals dilute the crime that he actually committed. This is one example of how this play doesn't have

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