Part one of term paper
In the tragic drama Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare in 1606 during the English Renaissance, the hero, Macbeth constantly declines in his level of morality until his death at the end of the play. Because of his change of character from good to evil, Macbeth's attitude towards other characters, specifically Duncan, Banquo, Lady Macbeth, ...

Part two of term paper
... thought of killing him yet Duncan is to kind and oblivious to notice which in turn becomes his down fall. When the thought of murdering Duncan is kindled by the witches he finds that he has just been named Thane of Cawdor, he is amazed because the witches had just predicted it. In scene 5 of act 1, however, his "vaulting ambition" is starting to take over, but partly because of his wife's persuasion. He agrees that they must "catch the nearest way", and kill Duncan that night. On the other hand, ...