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Macbeth- Good vs evil
- Essay length: 935 words
- Submitted: 31/03/2008
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Paul Dutton
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This student has remained focused on the question. They have provided some detailed evidence from the play to back up their points. More analysis on language would improve this.
Marked by teacher Paul Dutton 25/12/1999
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Good V.S. Evil
Every single person has good and evil in them. We are all capable of doing good and bad things. Sometimes people want more power or money and they do evil things because they are greedy, or are just influenced by something and want it. In the play, Macbeth, the title hero has good and evil in him. He starts out as a heroic soldier, but soon kills many people to gain and keep power. In William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, the title character is a good person but it corrupted by his thirst for power.
At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is an honorable, respected character. He starts out as a heroic soldier that fights for his country. He is brave and does everything he can to be a great soldier. Everyone, including the king, Duncan, respects Macbeth. Macbeth also shows a lot of respect for everyone: "Thou art so far before, that swiftest wing of recompense is slow to overtake thee." (1.4.19-21) Duncan tells Macbeth that he deserves more thanks that it's possible to give for saving Duncan, by fighting for Scotland. Duncan thinks Macbeth is a heroic soldier. He thinks
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MbT essay summary
This student has remained focused on the question. They have provided some detailed evidence from the play to back up their points. More analysis on language would improve this.
