Macbeth

A detailed Summary of Macbeth

William Shakespeare wrote Macbeth in 1603. This play is a

tragedy that poses Macbeth, a power hungry Scottish General,

as the main character. Macbeth kills King Duncan and

because Duncans sons flee Macbeth becomes King of Scotland.

Malcolm, Duncans oldest son and rightful heir to the throne

, is then faced with the question of his own ability to rule

if he should return to troubled Scotland and defeat Macbeth.

Malcolm and Macbeth share the same leadership qualities when

it comes to being loyal and moral but they differ when it

Macbeth was a loyal general. He lead his country in

defeating Norway's army. This brought the Kings favor thus

Macbeth was made Thane of Cawdor(I,2,56-66). King Duncan

tells Macbeth "...more is thy due than more than all can

pay." in regard to Macbeth's service to his country(I,4,24).

Malcolm is also loyal to his country and family. Kin

honest, and a servant to his country (IV,3,140-149).

Malcolm and Macbeth share their loyalty and morality

When it all boils down the play Macbeth is about who has

The major difference between Macbeth and Malcolm is made

kingdom suffers under his rule. Malcolm bears similar

more than what you were, you would be so much more the

would have sufficient leadership qualities, still, his

anything he doesn't know to be the solid truth(IV,3,10-18).

he is moral by arranging the English troops to help his

power and what it takes to get that power.

Approximate Word count = 616
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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