Macbeth
Misleading Appearance and Dissappointing Reality Renoir once said that "Reality is always magic." I think this holds true for the main characters of William Shakespear's "Macbeth" in that their persistent subterfuge draws people astray from their deceitful reality. In the case of the appearances of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, things are not what they appear to be. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are prime examples that things are not always as they seem, and upholding such facades can be detrimental to their surroundings. In private, Lady Macbeth encourages and almost demands that her husband commit terrible acts. In public, however, she shows a sweet, concerned, naive face. Macbeth appears to be a noble servant to his country who is merely fulfilling duties, when in reality he is taking extreme measures to increase his own power; betraying the trust of those around him as he goes. Lady Macbeth and her husband suffer greatly as a result of the guilt and complications their perfidy Lady Macbeth’s character is a perfect embodiment of the contrast between appearance and reality. This is most apparent in her manipulation of her husband. She instructs him to, “Look
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Approximate Word count = 1036
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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