The building of Macbeth's character through comparison and contrast

Autores/as

  • Astrid Masetti Lobo Costa Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Elisa Cristina de Proença Rodrigues Gallo Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Suely Maria de Paula e Silva Lobo Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17851/0101-837X.2.1.7-13

Resumen

One of the ways in which Shakespeare builds characters in Macbeth is by using comparison and contrast. In order to demonstrate this idea, we have selected three characters, namely Duncan, Banquo, and Lady Macbeth, who will be analysed in relation to Macbeth. The reasons for the choice of those three characters acting as foils to Macbeth are: a) their relevance to the play as characters proper; b) the significance of their link with Macbeth; c) their presence in moments which can be considered turning points in the plot.

Publicado

1981-12-31