The Power of Fear in Shakespeares Macbeth :: GCSE English Literature Coursework

Macbeth The Tremendous Power of panic   Fear motivates us to do many things, whether they are right or wrong. In the play Macbeth, panic was the main motivation that influenced the verbotencome of the play. This back be proved by the later(prenominal) murders subsequently Dun slews. Why were these move? Macbeth was panic-struck of be caught and having to requital for the wrongs he had done. Also, look at wench Macbeth. The constant washing of her hands, sleepwalking, and early(a) behavior like this is done out of fear. It resembles her husband fear of being caught. The closing piece of proof is Macbeths actions. They were every(prenominal) due to fear, non just now of being caught but of the witches prophecies. He was scared of them coming true and seek to stop them from happening. This whole play was invigorate by fear and what it can do to a per tidings. A slap-up first example of this convention can be illustrated by the subsequent murders that Macb eth committed after he killed Duncan. Macbeth had just killed the King of Scotland and blamed it on his son. It worked, and he became King. However, he remembered the witches prophecies. They claimed that Macbeth would be King, but it would be Banquos children that would follow after him. This made Macbeth very angry, and he risked everything to require King. Unfortunately, his family would never wear the flush after his death.   Only for them and mine eternal jewel Given to the greenness enemy of man, To make them kings, the seeds of Banquo kings Act III, S I, L 72-75 Here, Macbeth realizes that if something is not done to Banquo, his sons forget become Kings. Macbeth can not have this. He had already stressed that his soul will go to hell for what he had done. His fear become evident in this context also, "But to be safely hence our fears in Banquo Stick late" Act III, S I, L 53-54 Macbeth has Banquo murdered, And Banquos son Fleance manages to escap e from the attack. Next, Macduff refuses to accept Macbeth as king and flees to England to join Malcom. The witches tell him to beware of Macduff, which angers Macbeth and drives him to kill Macduffs family. The fear of losing the impend battle with England makes Macbeth begin doing anything that will overtake him an edge in the final battle.The Power of Fear in Shakespeares Macbeth GCSE slope Literature Coursework Macbeth The Tremendous Power of Fear   Fear motivates us to do many things, whether they are right or wrong. In the play Macbeth, fear was the main motivation that influenced the outcome of the play. This can be proved by the subsequent murders after Duncans. Why were these committed? Macbeth was scared of being caught and having to pay for the wrongs he had done. Also, look at Lady Macbeth. The constant washing of her hands, sleepwalking, and other behavior like this is done out of fear. It resembles her husband fear of being caught. The final piece of pr oof is Macbeths actions. They were all due to fear, not only of being caught but of the witches prophecies. He was scared of them coming true and tried to stop them from happening. This whole play was inspired by fear and what it can do to a person. A good first example of this principle can be illustrated by the subsequent murders that Macbeth committed after he killed Duncan. Macbeth had just killed the King of Scotland and blamed it on his son. It worked, and he became King. However, he remembered the witches prophecies. They claimed that Macbeth would be King, but it would be Banquos children that would follow after him. This made Macbeth very angry, and he risked everything to become King. Unfortunately, his family would never wear the crown after his death.   Only for them and mine eternal jewel Given to the common enemy of man, To make them kings, the seeds of Banquo kings Act III, S I, L 72-75 Here, Macbeth realizes that if something is not done to Banquo, h is sons will become Kings. Macbeth can not have this. He had already worried that his soul will go to hell for what he had done. His fear become evident in this scene also, "But to be safely thus our fears in Banquo Stick deep" Act III, S I, L 53-54 Macbeth has Banquo murdered, And Banquos son Fleance manages to escape from the attack. Next, Macduff refuses to accept Macbeth as king and flees to England to join Malcom. The witches tell him to beware of Macduff, which angers Macbeth and drives him to kill Macduffs family. The fear of losing the impending battle with England makes Macbeth begin doing anything that will give him an edge in the final battle.