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- Of course, Macbeth has good reason to be afraid. In a warrior society such as his, there would be plenty of kith and kin eager to avenge the murder of any man, even if he weren't a king. To put it bluntly, Macbeth thinks that he's likely to get caught, and he's about to chicken out.
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In the play Macbeth it was fear that was the main motivating factor that influenced the outcome of the play. This can be proved by the subsequent murders that followed after Duncan’s, why were these committed? Because Macbeth was scared of being caught and having to pay for the wrongs he had done.
Fear of heaven and hell is hugely important for all the characters in Macbeth. Lady Macbeth calls on ‘murd’ring ministers’ (Lady Macbeth, 1:5) from hell to help with her plans.
Summary: Shakespeare's Macbeth masterfully portrays fear, pity, and horror through its characters and plot. Macbeth's descent into madness evokes fear, Lady Macbeth's guilt elicits...
Of course, Macbeth has good reason to be afraid. In a warrior society such as his, there would be plenty of kith and kin eager to avenge the murder of any man, even if he weren't a king. To put it bluntly, Macbeth thinks that he's likely to get caught, and he's about to chicken out.
Fear is a significant factor in building a person’s character, be it affecting their actions, their words, regardless of whether it is right or wrong. This emotional quality, of which can motivate one to success as well as to downfall, had played an important role in countless works of literature.
Whether because of the constraints of her society or because she is not fearless enough to kill, Lady Macbeth relies on deception and manipulation rather than violence to achieve her ends. Ultimately, the play does put forth a revised and less destructive definition of manhood.
Why is Macbeth, whom we know to be brave and ruthless in battle, so afraid? How does Shakespeare dramatize Macbeth's fear? Learning Objectives. Analyze how Shakespearean metaphors, imagery, and another dramatic cues reveal Macbeth's response to fear. Perform without words a scene dramatizing Macbeth's response to fear. Subjects & Topic: Grade: 9-12
