The Lying Witches and the Downfall of Shakespeares Macbeth :: GCSE English Literature Coursework

Lying Witches and the Downfall of Macbeth A imitation statement or a statement intended to deceive mortal is known as a lie. Of course, there are many contrary types of lies. There are those blatant lies that have no truth in them whatsoever, lies of omission, and half-truths. In the Shakespearean play, Macbeth, evil witches deceive their victim, Macbeth, by telling him half-truths near his prophecies. As a result of this new half-true knowledge, Macbeth makes rash decisions that lead him to paranoia, grief, and last his downfall. The first set of prophecies that the witches reveal to Macbeth in act 1, scene 3, stated that Macbeth was to fashion Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and finally be crowned king. They also said, Thou shalt string kings, g-forcegh thou be n iodine. Macbeth was shocked when the first two prophecies came true. In act 1, scene 3, he spoke of his fears, saying unfix my hair, and make my seated heart knock at my ribs. In Elizabethan times, witches were known as creatures of the devil, satanic creatures who roam the world to cause destruction and chaos. But how could devils tell of great truths? Macbeths new knowledge was then reported to his married woman. He writes almost how he will become king. But how would he do this? atomic number 53 of Macbeths rash decisions was to absent the present King. Macbeth had invited the King and the Kings men to his castle to notice the victory of the battle that had been won. That night, while everyone was asleep, Macbeth took a dagger and killed the King. After the murder he became very paranoid. In act 2, scene 2, he cries Didst thou not hear a noise? ...Theres one did laugh ins sleep, and one cried murder, Methought I heard a voice cry residue no more Macbeth does murder sleep...I am afraid to think what I have done look ont again I dare not. Macbeth become king. As a result of his Paranoia, he called upon murderers to execute Banquo, a title-holder of his that knew about the prophecies. Paranoia had taken over his life so much that his wife was left out of his plans. He had become so paranoid, his feelings had become numb. This is shown in act 5, scene 5, when he says I have almost forgot the adjudicate of fears The time has been, my senses would have coold to hear a night-shriek.