marxist theory
The Marxist literary theory is based on the idealistic notion of socialism, therefore, economics is at the center of Marxism. Everyone is equal and nobody has more money than anyone else. The Marxist theory says that all actions follow a logical, scientific pattern. That statement is the complete opposite from the world Macbeth lived in where status was gained by murder, and immortality was gained by dying. Social progress is also a key aspect of Marxism. It involves the advancement of the whole community not just one person, to the point where everyone is equal. Marxism also encourages the formation of a middle class and equality among all the people of the community. From a Marxist point of view, materialism is seen as a step backwards because the people who feel the need to accumulate wealth and possessions do not understand their responsibility to their fellow folk. Macbeth is lacking self-respect and confidence by conforming to the wishes and demands of those around him such as the witches and most of all Lady Macbeth. This is a form of social regression, which is a point of consistency in Macbeth's character. Duncan was one of the most beloved kings and by Macbeth killing Duncan he creates countrywide corruptio
Banquo's murder shows what level Macbeth allowed himself to stoop to. He had his best friend murdered in an effort to cover up his mistake. This is the perfect example of how power in the wrong hands can so quickly go awry. The perfect way to ruin MacDuff would be to kill his family. Macbeth's plan was spoiled by MacDuff's resilience. Macduff's revenge is only strengthened by the guilt brought on by the murder of his family. Macbeth is not afraid to die because after the murdering of Banquo he knew he had gone way past the point of no return. Macbeth was left with no one to blame but himself because Lady Macbeth killed herself. She realized too that there is no way that they would ever rid themselves of the deed they did. Macbeth can't blame it on the witches because witches are not a respected source of information. "So he is mine (enemy), and in such bloody distance that every minute of my his being thrusts against my near'st of life: and though I could with barefaced power "Convert to anger; blunt not the heart, enrage it." (IV, iii ll. 229) "I am afraid to think what I have done; Look on't again I dare not." Macbeth knows that the action of this crime will haunt him and eventually ruin him. If he kills Duncan someone will ultimately take his life. He realizes the consequences of his actions and knows that eventually they will come back to haunt him and possibly have the same thing done to him. He does not think that he will ever actually kill the king, only for the king. In the war when Macbeth served loyally and killed for the country and everyone in it he was fitting in with the ideas of Marxism. By serving everyone Macbeth along with everyone else was progressing. But when he kills Duncan he kills for purely selfish reasons. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth had everything yet were in constant fear of losing it. Greed, money, lies, deceit, misus
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