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In Acts 1 and 2 explain how symbolism highlights the conflicts in Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s minds, and how they cope with the power shift between them.
In the very beginning of the play, in act I, scene 2 we initially perceive Macbeth to be a brave and capable warrior, however once we see Macbeth interact with the three witches, we realize that his physical courage is joined by a consuming ambition and a tendency to self-doubt. ... Blood is a strong symbol that highlights guilt, especially Macbeth’s guilty conscience throughout the play. “But in these cases, we still have judgement here; that we but teach bloody instructions, which, being taught, return to plague the inventor;” – Macbeth, Act I, scene 7. ... Guilt is an important conflict within Macbeth’s mind as it is the antagonist towards Macbeth’s greed and evil deeds. ... ” –Macbeth, Act I, scene 7. Ambition is Macbeth’s only motive, and his ambition is like a horse that tries to jump too high and falls on the other side of the fence.
Approximate Word count = 868
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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