Duncan’s Kingship in Macbeth
We first meet Duncan behind the battle fields of two battles (against the rebel MacDonwald and an invading Norwegian army) waiting anxiously for any news. From this time until his brutal mur...
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Powerful vision of evil in Macbeth – Essay
In Macbeth, Shakespeare presents us with a powerful vision of evil. From the very opening scene of the play, the power of evil is displayed with supernatural activities. The theme of evil an...
When was the murder of Duncan plotted? – Essay
Although Macbeth ultimately murdered King Duncan, his decision to kill was influenced by many. Macbeth’s immediate thoughtless action was influenced firstly by the three Witches and then by ...
Macbeth: Macduff and Lady Macduff – Essay
In most of Shakespeare’s plays, there is always the battle between good and evil. A hero who would overcome evil supernatural forces. Macduff is this essential character in the play Macbeth....
Macbeth: Importance of Act 3
In Macbeth, act 3 is possibly one of the most important acts in the whole play. It adds a lot of tension and changes the play upside down. It also adds a few new characters to the play who a...
The theme of Nature & Supernatural forces in Wordsworth’s Poetry
Throughout William Wordsworth’s poetry, nature plays an influential role. The highest mountain to the simplest flower, the natural world is portrayed with great importance. The dependent rel...
“Wuthering Heights” by Emily Brontë – 60 second recaps
If you remember only one word throughout all the drama of Wuthering Heights, remember this one: Passion. Passion fuels the story’s shocking opening. It motivates the story’s awful climax. An...
Vivid imagery in Elizabeth Bishop’s poetry – Essay
Elizabeth Bishop’s poetry changes everyday scenes to vivid imagery. Bishop has a keen eye for detail as she converts the visual images that she sees into words of poetic language that create...
Macbeth & Banquo: Friendship and Differences
From the beginning of the play, Banquo is seen a Macbeth’s closest friend. In the start, Macbeth and Banquo are loyal, honourable and impressive warriors in the king’s army. Later in the pla...
Elizabeth Bishop – Background
1. Elizabeth Bishop was born in 1911 at Worcester, Massachusetts in America. 2. Her father died from a disease in the year she was born. 3. Her mother was placed in a mental institution due ...