Macbeth A Dynamic Character Analysis

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Macbeth A dynamic character is a character that goes through a vast amount of change throughout the story. Shakespeare's Macbeth is one of the greatest examples of a dynamic character, moving from light to dark, warm-hearted to cold-hearted; even good to evil. This change is clearly visible from his first thought of killing Duncan, then instantly kills Banquo without reflection. Macbeth begins his journey as an average man, no different than you or I. He is aware of the difference between what is right and what is wrong, and has a conscience, often feeling guilty from his acts. Nevertheless it is not long before Macbeth begins to commit crimes on innocent characters; being cold-hearted enough to murder without very much personal gain; making his…show more content…
Macbeth becomes cold, and withdraws any tender feelings. When Macbeth chooses to hire assassins to deal with Banquo, he does so without the slightest regret, although he knows that Banquo is a good person who deserves not to be killed. "It is concluded. Banquo, thy soul's flight, if it find heaven, must find it out tonight." (3.1.162-163) Macbeth recognizes that Banquo will surely go to heaven, yet feels no sympathy for his old friend. When Macbeth hears he has nothing to fear of Macduff from the witches he decides, "Then live, Macduff. What need I fear of thee? But yet I'll make assurance double sure, and take a bond of Fate. Thou shalt not live." (4.1.90-93) Relentlessly, Macbeth decides to kill anyway. He becomes impulsive, committing crime after crime, no longer being as thoughtful as he once was. "The very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand... The castle of Macduff I will surprise, seize upon Fife, ... his wife, his babies, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line." (4.1.163-169) Macbeth directly addresses the audience that he will now commit misdeeds, the minute his heart tells him to. He goes as far as killing women and

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