Macbeth - William Shakespeare > Reviews

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Malcolm refers to Macbeth and his wife as “this dead butcher and his fiend-like Queen.” Both characters mentioned in this quotation are dead by the end of the play. Their deaths are both a result of their scheming to kill Duncan. Lady Macbeth killed herself because of her guilt. Macbeth was killed by Macduff as he had had his family slain. In Act One, Scene Five, Lady Macbeth is reading the letter that her husband had sent her concerning ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant characterisation
Disadvantages: Bit difficult to read at points

Macbeth by William Shakespeare is one of my fav plays by Shakespeare. The characters and language are brilliant and although at times the play s difficult to read it is actually one of Sahkespeare's easiest plays. And much easier compared to King Lear or Julius Cesar etc. The story is based around the Scottish monarchy when King Duncan was in power. Macbeth then kills Duncan to gain the throne. It is a story based on power and is gripping throughout. ... Read review

Advantages: Great acting in the film version. Great story line by Shakespeare
Disadvantages: Story a little blunt at times?

The Shakespeare play Macbeth is the only shakespeare play that I have actually read and seen (as a film version). I have to say that it is actually pretty good. When you think how much time Shakespeare must have put into the play you'll soon understand why he was and is one of England's greatest playwrites. The most impressive aspect about the play, In my opinion, is the use of Dramatic irony. I f you have read the book, then you'll know how important ... Read review

Advantages: A great story & superb imagery
Disadvantages: Language may take some work

...attempting to consolidate his rule, Macbeth commits various unpleasant deeds until he eventually gets his come-uppance at the end of the play. The story unfolds at a cracking pace and explores some fascinating issues. One of these is the difference between the natural and the unnatural. The witches act as personifications of the unnatural, and it is their words that set in motion all the action of the play. Macbeth’s character is tainted ... Read review

Advantages: Gets straight into the story; the action never stops
Disadvantages: Kinda 'whoosh' the first time

Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, set in pre-medieval Scotland. Macbeth is a thane, which is the equivalent to a duke, when the play starts. He's a good guy, but things start to turn around. He's just come from battle against the Norwegians, which the Scots won, and Macbeth is undoubtedly the best warrior. His cousin, King Duncan, decides to promote him from Thane of Glamis to Thane of Cawdor, but Macbeth doesn't yet know this. On ... Read review

Advantages: shakespeare was a true genius
Disadvantages: there are none

As many people kno Macbeth is a story of a Loyal servant of teh scottish king that betrays and murders his friends and king for the want of power. Here are some of my opinions of some of the main characters in Shakespeares most gruesome play. Macbeth he is a mighty and ambitious warrior who leads one of king duncans armies. Macbeth hears a prophecy that one day he will be king of scotland. This leads him to be more ambitious but also more willing ... Read review

Advantages: A simple play
Disadvantages: Quite long and bits are confusing

...a very gruesome tale. THE PLOT~ Macbeth the main character is a nobleman and fights for his country. One day on the way back from winning a battle with his best friend Banquo 3 witches appear in front of them and tell the couple their futures. Banquo's is unfortunate, his children will get the luck but young Macbeth is told that he will recieve 3 titles. He will become the Thane of Cawdor, the thane of Glamis and become king of his country, Scotland! WHAT ... Read review

Advantages: This is a thoughly good read and can be set in any time
Disadvantages: some may find the language a bit hard to grasp

...one of king duncans armies. Macbeth hears a prophecy that one day he will be king of scotland. This leads him to be more ambitious but also more willing to undermine people, this lieads to him murdering his cousin duncan. He is then elected king of scotland but becomes a cruel and sadistic man who is an unjust and untrustworthy king. He is throughout the play concious of his guilt and never knows a moments peace after he kills duncan. Duncan ... Read review

Advantages: Action-packed and bloody
Disadvantages: contains the most boring scene in english theatre

...to begin growing uncontrollably when Macbeth and his pal meet three witches on their way back from hacking the heads off a few Norwegians. (Aside: what was Shakespeare's problem with the Norwegians?? He's always having battles with them in plays - check out 'Hamlet' and you'll see what I mean!) The witches tell Macbeth he will become King of Scotland. Instead of doing a Prince Charles, he decides to take matters into his own hands and murders the ... Read review

Advantages: Very entertaining and cunningly deployed by Shakespeare
Disadvantages: Difficult to understand in places

William Shakespeare wrote Macbeth in 1605, however we have no proof of the exact dates. In this tragedy, I will try to answer the question is Macbeth Evil, or Weak and Easily Led. I will write on how Macbeth’s characters changes and develops in this 'Scottish Play', as it is known to many, and how he dramatically changes from hero to villain. Due to his change of character from good to evil, Macbeth's attitude towards other characters, specifically ... Read review

Advantages: A classic
Disadvantages: Some may find it hard to read

...fate is also mentioned in Macbeth “which fate and ”. The theme of ambition is first displayed when Macbeth and Banquo are walking back from the battle and the three witches approach them. These witches prophesy that Macbeth will be successful “All hail, Macbeth! That shalt be king hereafter”. This intrigues Macbeth as he has recently been thinking about political success. Once these witches, or “weird sisters”, ... Read review

Advantages: exciting, deals with many themes if read between the lines
Disadvantages: can be hard to understand old fashioned words

...plays during my life and Macbeth is one of my favourite ones, although it was a long time ago when I read it. I live in the county of Warwickshire, which is Shakespeare's county, pretty close to where he was born and lived. I must however say that you can understand a writer better if you get to know about there life and by visiting Warwickshire you will. Shakespeare was a 16th century writer, who wrote several plays. One of his most famous being ... Read review