Shakespeare's comparisons and contrasts
Date Submitted: 11/01/2004 12:58:24
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 2 pages (427 words)
Category: / Literature / European Literature
Length: 2 pages (427 words)
Shakespeare's Comparisons and Contrasts
Throughout Macbeth Shakespeare uses comparison and contrast to bring
out characteristics of his main character, Macbeth. Shakespeare uses
comparison with Duncan, Lady Macbeth, and Banquo to bring out aspects of
Macbeth's character.
After hearing of Macbeth's courageousness on the battlefield, Duncan, a
good and honest king, bestows the tittle of Cawdor on Macbeth. The king
then proclaims his son Malcom to be Prince of Cumberland, in effect
designating him as successor …
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…being Macbeth's equal in physical bravery.
However, after Macbeth murders Duncan he fears Banquo. For Banquo,
besides being Macbeth's brave and courageous friend is an honorable man;
Banquo will avenge the king's murder. Macbeth struggles with a guilty
conscience and a fear of Banquo's retribution.
After contrasting Macbeth with these three characters it is easy to see
how Shakespeare created within his hero a growing fear of both the physical
and moral consequences of murder.
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