Conclusion

Who was the antagonist?

My interpretation of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth is that they occupy the same role in Macbeth, antagonist. However, this position is not held simultaneously, rather it begins to switch in Act Two and completely by 3. Early on Lady Macbeth is prodding her husband to kill Duncan and convinces him in a show of dominance (I. VII. 60-71). After slaying Ban quo/Duncan she figuratively disappears and Macbeth claims her emptied mantle, which we later learn is from guilt (V. I, 49-51). Therefore, from a certain perspective they are one figure, who has great ambition and a propensity towards violence.

Most Stomach Churning Moments?

I do not like the defiling of Human corpses this includes death by bisection as seen in Act One. So for me (I. II, 22-23) and (V, VIII. page 3) are the most vile moments in Macbeth because they include the aforementioned.

Final thoughts.

I have read a few of William Shakespeare’s works aside from Macbeth, including “Much Ado About Nothing”, “Romeo and Juliet”. “Hamlet”, etc. Out of them all the one I enjoyed most, was by far Macbeth, because it had a more intriguing background, riveting scenery and impressive main character. As a fan of history the fact that Macbeth was a real person instantly draw me into the storyline. I not only read Macbeth but looked into the real person and enjoyed both. Scotland has a beautiful landscape and seeing the land while scouring for pictures greatly enhanced my perception of the play. Macbeth is a very powerful individual who is seen cutting Macdonwald in two during the beginning. In addition he fights Macduff to the death even when given the option of survival, very impressive. Therefore, I liked Macbeth because I like history, Scottish highlands and strength/bravery.