The Opposing Goals of Comfort and Power in Shakespeares Macbeth :: GCSE English Literature Coursework

The Opposing Goals of Comfort and Power in Macbeth People endure a hard time getting what they want in f passage, the things they want can be incompatible with each other and either attempt to area one of these goals hurt the other. In William Shakespeares Macbeth (1606), the protagonist is come-ond to murder the king, Duncan, by the desire for power, an appetite whetted by witchs prophecies and his wifes encouragement. only when when he reaches the kingship, he finds himself insecure. He attempts to remove threats that decrease his warranter, including his companion Banquo and his son Fleance, prophesied to be king. His lords grow angry and revolt successfully, after witches lure Macbeth into a infatuated sense of protective covering by further foretelling. In Macbeth, we see that, despite appearances of paradox, mans goals of whiff and power are always opposed in increment, though the two may decline together. The power from knowledge causes discomfort. As often has b een said, ignorance is bliss. After Macbeth is promised the throne, Banquo asks wherefore Macbeth is less than ecstatic. Good sir, why do you start, and bet to fear / Things that do sound so fair? (Act I, video 3, p. 332) Macbeths new knowledge makes him uncomfortable, as he realizes the implications. His first thoughts considering murdering Duncan appear, and he is scared. After he commits the murder, Macbeth says, To know my deed, twere best not know myself. (Act II, Scene 2, p. 347) Knowing that has committed such a vile act makes him uncomfortable. It will be difficult to act innocent and to deal with his guilt. When he later decides to murder Banquo and Fleance, he tells his wife, Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, / Till thou applaud the deed. (Act III, Scene 2, p. 359) Hecate sets Macbeth up for his lowest fall, explaining her strategy, As by the strength of their illusionShall draw him on to his confusion.He shall spurn fate, scorn death, and bearHis hopes bov e wisdom, grace, and fear.And you all know securityIs mortals chiefest enemy. (Act III, Scene 5, p. 365) The security provided by the second set of predictions is only fleeting. Feeling there is no threat to his power, Macbeth acts wildly, bringing his downfall and loss of both comfort and security. The problem with knowledge was that it was power resulting in a decline in comfort.The Opposing Goals of Comfort and Power in Shakespeares Macbeth GCSE English Literature CourseworkThe Opposing Goals of Comfort and Power in Macbeth People have a hard time getting what they want in fact, the things they want can be incompatible with each other and any attempt to reach one of these goals hurt the other. In William Shakespeares Macbeth (1606), the protagonist is lured to murder the king, Duncan, by the desire for power, an appetite whetted by witchs prophecies and his wifes encouragement. But when he reaches the kingship, he finds himself insecure. He attempts to remove threats that dec rease his security, including his companion Banquo and his son Fleance, prophesied to be king. His lords grow angry and revolt successfully, after witches lure Macbeth into a false sense of security by further foretelling. In Macbeth, we see that, despite appearances of paradox, mans goals of comfort and power are forever opposed in increment, though the two may decline together. The power from knowledge causes discomfort. As often has been said, ignorance is bliss. After Macbeth is promised the throne, Banquo asks why Macbeth is less than ecstatic. Good sir, why do you start, and seem to fear / Things that do sound so fair? (Act I, Scene 3, p. 332) Macbeths new knowledge makes him uncomfortable, as he realizes the implications. His first thoughts considering murdering Duncan appear, and he is scared. After he commits the murder, Macbeth says, To know my deed, twere best not know myself. (Act II, Scene 2, p. 347) Knowing that has committed such a vile act makes him uncomfortable. I t will be difficult to act innocent and to deal with his guilt. When he later decides to murder Banquo and Fleance, he tells his wife, Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, / Till thou applaud the deed. (Act III, Scene 2, p. 359) Hecate sets Macbeth up for his final fall, explaining her strategy, As by the strength of their illusionShall draw him on to his confusion.He shall spurn fate, scorn death, and bearHis hopes bove wisdom, grace, and fear.And you all know securityIs mortals chiefest enemy. (Act III, Scene 5, p. 365) The security provided by the second set of predictions is only fleeting. Feeling there is no threat to his power, Macbeth acts wildly, bringing his downfall and loss of both comfort and security. The problem with knowledge was that it was power resulting in a decline in comfort.