Macbeth+Final+Essay

Men and Women Are women actually weaker, or is this a play by generations of male-dominated rule? Women are strong, powerful, independent people. They can play the same roles powerful males have. In society we down play woman and their rights. For example if there was an interview both had the same qualities fit for the job; however, studies show men and more likey to recieve a job faster then a women. Since the late 1800s woman roles were to take care of the home and family. We didn't have many rights. The problem is society has a mind set that believes a women's job is to be the "houshold maid". there are many powerful men that down plays women authority and their rights, Women aren't weak and society should accept them and treat them as they treat men.

In William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, Shakespeare presents the roles men and women play in society. The woman was seen as the week ones in society also clueless. As for the man who rule the world; however, behind closed doors it was totally different in the Macbeth household. Many viewed Macbeth has a fearless, brave, worrier; thus, in reality he was a weak individual. Lady Macbeth ruled everything she was known to be greedy and selfish, and had a huge influence on her husband’s ever move. Therefore, the author’s opinion on men vs. woman was woman held a higher position in society.

To begin, Lady Macbeth was an evil person who was filled with greed and selfish means. The pressure she pushed on her husband was unbearable. When Macbeth first told her about the witches’ prophecy she sparked with excitement. All she wanted was to rule the world and to be known as the queen of Cawdor. “Glamis thou art …….. Shalt be …….. But without ….. Athena it…… That I was pour my spirits…. To have thee crown’d withal. Lady Macbeth felt that her husband Macbeth was ambitious. She felt that his kindness would cause him not to follow through with the killing of Duncan. The killing would make Macbeth king of Cawdor. To show her authority Lady Macbeth chose to critize her husband and pressures him into killing the king. In this line Lady Macbeth was the dominant force in their marriage. It was usual for a woman to have the strong voice or authority because during the 17th century men were the dominant ones in the relationship. The husbands were supposed to rule their wives in the same way that kings ruled their countries. Lady Macbeth also questioned Macbeth manhood as she felt he was acting like a woman.

Next, as Macbeth was having second thoughts of killing the king Lady Macbeth felt she would have killed the king; however, Duncan looked to much like her father. One of Lady Macbeth famous lines “Come you spirits…. My woman breasts ….. To cry Hold, Hold.” In this line Lady Macbeth asked the spirits to unsex her. “Unsex” in Lady Macbeth’s case met to replace her female traits and turn her into a male figure. Lady Macbeth wanted to get rid of her kindness ways and replace it with evil and destructive ways. These traits would boost Lady Macbeth’s authority and would make the society view her as a man with all the perks that come along with it. Lady Macbeth always insulted her husband with embarrassing views and ideas she had of him. Lady Macbeth stated, “Was the hopes drunk … like the poor cat…. Then you were in a man.” Lady Macbeth said that killing Duncan is like doing what a man does in the bedroom. Lady Macbeth asked Macbeth if he was afraid of killing the king as Macbeth was like during sex. Macbeth the said “he can do all that may become a man.” Clearly Lady Macbeth powerful, bold ways caused her to insult her husband and again show how strong she was and how obeying Macbeth was to his wife.

Moreover, If Lady Macbeth would have been unsexed. She would have killed the king before Macbeth would. She stated,” I have grew suck….So worn as you… Done to this. Lady Macbeth pressures her husband murdering the king. If she would have killed the king she promised to do so, “she teared her nursing child from her breast and dash its brains out.” This line goes back to Lady Macbeth’s earlier remark about “the milk of human kindness” signs with feminity. This line is also parallel to male traits of evil ways.

In addition, when the witches told Banquo about the prophecy which stated his three sons will become king. It tears Macbeth heart because clearly his wife will never enjoy the idea of birthing a child into the world. Macbeth stated,” Bring forth men- children… come nothing but males.” Macbeth understands his wife's strength and power by stating that it would be fitting if she gave birth to "men-children only." Her "undaunted mettle" suggests that she has all the makings of a strong and brave man.According to smooch.com Lady Macbeth "won't be giving birth to //any // children after this". Which is one of the play's most important points from this point on, Macbeth's marriage is empty. Unlike Banquo who will beget kings, Macbeth will never have heirs that will be monarchs and this is deeply upsetting to him. Women were supposed to be an obeying wife and give birth to at least two heirs during that time. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s idea was to show no remorse. When Macduff found out about his families’ death Malcolm states,” Dispute it like a man…. Macduff replied with “But I must also feel….. That was most precious to me... Macduff learned that his wife and children have been murdered; Malcolm wanted Macduff to fight Macbeth for the murder "like a man." Malcolm encourages Macduff to kill Macbeth .This is a sign of man power. Macduff's actions are very different then how Lady Macbeth and Macbeth described showing no remorse/ emotion. Macduff said he's going to pay back Macbeth but first, he's going to "feel" the loss of his family "as a man." According to Macduff, in order to "feel" (grief, love, and regret) are the things that make one a man, not cold-blooded apathy. Which means neither Macbeth nor Lady Macbeth had the feeling of love, grief, or regret therefore in his eyes they were not men.

In Conclusion, The author's opinion on men vs. woman was woman held a higher position in society. Lady macbeth was bold, evil,and a remorse person who pressured her husband into killing their beloved king. She had a dominat role in her marragie,with her role she used it to control her husband and make decisions for him without his consent. Through out the Play Lady Macbeth showed viewers Why woman shouldn't have all the power in society. For example because of Lady Macbeth's pressuring her husband to kill the king it backlashed on her in result she begined to sleep walk and wash away invisible blood. There was a life lesson within the play it thought me that the grass it's greener on the otherside of the fence. In the end the person who dished the dift ends with the dirt on them. My opinion from the begining of the play has changed because with the power Lady Macbeth has used it evil and caused many to lose a live. Therefore, men should keep the dominat role in society ; however, woman should shake up society a bit and have for independence and freedom.



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This picture represents Williams Shakespeare's play Macbeth because as Macbeth was weak Lady Macbth was the strong dominat one in the marraige. This picture shows a man honoring the woman. As Macbeth always stayed true to his wife by honering her and keep up with her pressuing and nagging ways. The Woman in this picture seems to have the power through out the country. This can also represents Lady Macbeth's wish which was to rule the world and have people honor and cherish her. In fact, this also can be a forshadow for when Lady macbeth was thinking of killing the king ; however, she couldnt because Duncan looked like her father. It also hows who has the authority and who rules society.Therefore, This picture can represent the play macbth because it shows that the woman have the power over the world and her man.