Essays and Research Papers on Macbeth

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts these two infamous works. Common themes are discussed with an emphasis on death. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which compares the characters of Macbeth and Hamlet from the plays of Shakespeare. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

An eight page paper which looks at the way in which gender disruption is treated in Macbeth and Twelfth Night, in terms of the importance of gender identity in Elizabethan society and the differing perspectives on gender roles which are exemplified in the two plays. Bibliography lists 9 sources

A 5 page paper which considers the tragic elements of these characters by examining conflicts between father and child, good king/person and bad king/person, male and female. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

There are many instances in life where it may feel as though destiny has leaned down and taken a hand. It is sometimes a small thing, however, it can - and often is - life changing. This 5 page paper asserts that in Shakespeare's Macbeth, the witches are a life changing influence upon Macbeth. In the ...

A 6 page essay that summarizes briefly Shakespeare's Macbeth and then focuses on the significance of the banquet scene in Act 3, Scene 4. The writer argues that this scene is important because it demonstrates that Macbeth is still tortured by his conscious, which makes him even more determined to negate its influence by further ...

A 10 page paper that takes the form of answer to eight questions concerning Shakespeare's play Macbeth. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which discusses the original play of Macbeth with the 1971 film version by Roman Polanski. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at Shakespeare's Macbeth and talks about his role as a tragic hero. Yet, while his life was tragic, his actions were far from heroic. Whether or not Macbeth was truly a hero is discussed. The concept of the tragic hero is defined and the paper concludes that Macbeth does ...

5 pages in length. Sleep was not to be a peaceful visitor in Shakespeare's Macbeth once murder had been committed. For the primary character, sleep came to represent the epitome of mortal fear and the presence of undesirable entities. As such, the symbolic nature of sleep within the story maintains a coupled ...

A 5 page essay that examines the "case" against Macbeth as if he were the defendant at a modern day inquest trial. The writer argues that while both the defense and prosecution could offer credible arguments based upon the events of Shakespeare's play, the prosecution's case would win out. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page essay that looks at Shakespeare's Macbeth from the perspective of how the tensions in the play cause Macbeth's marriage to disintegrate. The writer discusses how as soon as Macbeth and his Lady start down the wrong moral path, the guilt and tension of living under the threat of discovery begins to unravel ...

This 5 page paper looks at the Shakespearean tragedy and points out why it is tragedy on one hand, but not on another . The work is discussed holistically, and the gist of the plot is provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines how Shakespeare’s view of kingship is represented in these plays. No additional sources are used.

A 5 page paper which considers the importance of the witches to the play as a whole, in terms of plot, characters, themes, language and stagecraft in Act I, Scene I, Act I, Scene III, Act IV, Scene I. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the relationship that takes place between Macbeth and the witches demonstrates the ways in which human beings are almost always determined to meddle in the business of the divine or the immortal. As a result, there is never a truly positive outcome for any of those involved. When the witches conjure up their own guides and ...

This 12 page report discusses Shakespeare’s “darkest drama.” “The Scottish Play” is loosely based on an event in Scottish history, the death of King Duncan (sometimes referred to as “Duncan the Meek”) at the hands of a family member -- Macbeth -- who was a great “thane” or lord. Regardless of the many historical accounts of the lineage and accomplishments of ...

A 5 page paper which examines how kingship is presented in the play in terms of a king’s values, and how Macbeth either follows or breaks them. Specifically considered is the role of king as a leader, his qualities, the notion that the king is appointed by God and the significance of this within ...

This 5 page report discusses the very human characteristic of the desire for revenge. Revenge is an ancient and prevalent reality that has been presented throughout the literature, religious texts, and dramas of more than a thousand years of human history. The role played by revenge in Shakespeare’s “darkest drama,” Macbeth is certainly evidence ...

5 pages. In Shakespeare's tragedy MacBeth, Shakespeare is concerned primarily with the study of character. Many have called this play a study in evil, as we see the characters of MacBeth and MacDuff contrasted, and the descent into the bottomless pit. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This paper discusses Act II, Scene ii of Shakespeare's Macbeth, and examines its impact on the remainder of the play. Also included are descriptions of two film versions of Macbeth -- Polanski's 1971 film, and the BBC's 1983 television program.

A 6 page paper which examines various scenes and aspects of Shakespeare's "Macbeth." Bibliography lists 6 additional sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses whether the plays "Othello" and "Macbeth" effectively collude the structures of patriarchy. Bibliography lists 3 additional sources.

A 7 page paper which examines how “Macbeth” is a supernatural play and considers its effects on the characters. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper suggests that the character Macbeth is passive, evil and disloyal and provides examples for each trait. Specific references to the Shakespearean play are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.