macbeth
As Macbeth holds the sharp dagger in his hand, he believes that he hasenough strength to deal with the consequences and the repercussions of his destructive actions. He does not realize the pain and anguish he will cause himself if he kills the king because he has ignored his conscience. In Macbeth there “is, a strong possibility that there is a real question as to weather or not sin is thoroughly felt in the conscience of Macbeth after he has heard the voice crying at night.” (Jorgensen 182). The conscience is the part of the mind that has morals and looks at each situation critically. It sees the positive and negative outcomes and provides reason to overcome difficult circumstances. If Macbeth in William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth had realized the importance of a good and clean conscience, he might have been able to avoid his tragic downfall. If everyone listened to their initial instincts, then people would consistently make mistake after mistake. Most people's first instinct is to please them selves. Lady Macbeth realizes that Macbeth is not sure of what the right choice is, but she is there to push and prod him into doing what she wants. Macbeth's conscience is undecided in the benefits of
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Approximate Word count = 2177
Approximate Pages = 9 (250 words per page double spaced)
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