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Laertes best suits the similarities between Macduff and himself. Both of them lost their family because of the protagonist (Hamlet killed Polonius and unintentionally caused Ophelia's death while Macbeth killed Macduff's wife and son). As well, they swore they would take revenge on the protagonist in which both of them successfully did however Laertes did die. Another similarity is that they both do not like the protagonist as much. For example, Laertes does not want Ophelia hanging around with Hamlet as Hamlet could be after her body and not her love while Macduff does not like Macbeth at all since he's been acting crazy and seems like a tyrant.
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What do Macbeth and Hamlet have in common?
He has two plans to kill Hamlet. First, he sends Hamlet to England with sealed orders to the King of England to execute Hamlet. That plan fails. Second, Claudius arranges a fencing match of Hamlet against Laertes, where Laertes has a poisoned foil, and Claudius has also poisoned Hamlet's wine. That plan succeeds in killing Hamlet, but Queen Gertrude, Laertes, and Claudius also die, with Claudius killed by his own poison.
You like Hamlet?
Do I like 'Hamlet'? As in the play? In which case, yes, I love it. I think it possibly the greatest story or play written EVER. But if you mean to I like the character of Hamlet then I would have to say that most of the time he doesn't appeal to me - he is a coward.
Was ophelia from Hamlet a good character?
Ophelia is a good character in the sense that she is well-written and interesting. The character of Ophelia is also basically a good person. When she gets involved in things like helping her father spy on Hamlet, she does it because she is weak and easily browbeaten. She hurts Hamlet just as much through her weakness as she would through malice, but she is not malicious.
Why are there no soliloquies in Act V in Hamlet?
Hamlet has matured and is ready to take action after his experience with the pirates. But this does not make him any less discursive. His speech "Alas, poor Yorick" is just like a soliloquy. So is "To what base uses we may return, Horatio" and "There is a special providence in the fall of a sparrow." The only reason they are not soliloquies is that Hamlet is never alone in Act 5. He would be saying these things to himself if Horatio was not constantly at his side.
What characteristic of Macbeth's if changed would most change the theme of this play?
Had Macbeth been less susceptible to his wife's charms and had said to her, "If you think it's such a good idea to kill Duncan, kill him yourself," she would not have had the guts to do it because he looks too much like her father when he sleeps. There would be no murder, Macbeth would not have gone crazy, his wife would not have gone crazy, (although there may have been some serious strain in the marriage). When Duncan died, the nobles might have chosen Macbeth as king anyway, or after a short time under an incompetent King Malcolm, Macduff and Ross and Lennox would have begged Macbeth to claim the throne himself. It would have been a play about the virtues of patience in the face of temptation.
For what reason does Macbeth mention Macduff's name?
The day Macbeth killed Duncan, Macduff came to pick him up. Macbeth acted innocent and Macduff was the only one that noticed. Also, because Macbeth host a party and he has sent everyone an invitation. During the party, Macbeth has noticed that Macduff is not there. To Macbeth is like Macduff is disrespecting him by not showing up.
What does Malcolm ask macduff about his family?
Malcolm asks Macduff about his family to test his loyalty and see if Macduff is truly trustworthy. He pretends to be a tyrant like Macbeth to see if Macduff would still support him.
Why did Macbeth and Mac Duff get into a fight?
Macbeth and Macduff got into a fight because Macduff sought to avenge the murder of his family, which Macbeth ordered in his ruthless quest to secure his throne. Macduff held Macbeth responsible for the devastation and sought to bring him to justice.
Who is the most judicious character in the play in Macbeth?
Some people might like to make a case for Ross, the guy who is always bringing messages. He seems to have pretty good judgement throughout. Lady Macbeth is terrible at seeing the consequences of her acts; Macbeth can see them but is unable to get past his love for his wife. Duncan is a terrible judge of character. Malcolm is a coward. Macduff, knowing that he is on Macbeth's hit list, leaves his family where Macbeth can get at them--a very injudicious move. Banquo suspects Macbeth, but not enough. The witches seem to be pretty astute, but the Hecate scenes (the ones which are never performed) suggest that their intervention was a poor decision. Lady Macduff seems to be astute as well.
What do Macbeth and Hamlet have in common?
He has two plans to kill Hamlet. First, he sends Hamlet to England with sealed orders to the King of England to execute Hamlet. That plan fails. Second, Claudius arranges a fencing match of Hamlet against Laertes, where Laertes has a poisoned foil, and Claudius has also poisoned Hamlet's wine. That plan succeeds in killing Hamlet, but Queen Gertrude, Laertes, and Claudius also die, with Claudius killed by his own poison.
What types of plays were performed in The globe?
Theatrical ones like Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.
What is the ending of Macbeth?
In the final act of Macbeth, Macduff kills Macbeth in battle, fulfilling the witches' prophecy that no man born of a woman can harm him. Malcolm is declared King of Scotland and order is restored. Lady Macbeth's death is also confirmed, and the play ends with Malcolm calling for peace and unity in the country.
Who did Macbeth hire assassins for?
Professional hitmen. Although with the murderers he hires to kill Banquo, he goes through the rigmarole of rehearsing their grievances against Banquo, arguably this is a sham to make Macbeth feel less like the kind of scum that hires professional hitmen to kill his friend. By the time he hires murderers to kill Macduff's family, there is no more pretence.
Why does Malcolm tell Macduff that he shouldn't rule Scotland?
Malcolm tells this to Macduff as a test to see if he, Macduff, is really loyal to Scotland or if he is there by request of Macbeth to retrieve Malcolm so Macbeth could kill him. This takes place when Macduff if trying to reclaim the crown of Scotland from Macbeth by force and put the rightful heir into throne. Before Macduff, many others had come to try and bring Malcolm back (or it is implied at least), so that is why Malcolm does not trust Macduff so he, like i said, tested him and his loyalty to Scotland
Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches' prophecy?
The witches told Macbeth that no man born from woman could kill him, but Macduff was born by Cesarean section meaning that he wasn't technically born naturally from woman.He is able to do it because the prophecies (one of which was "Beware Macduff!" as you will remember) are specially tailored to allow Macduff to be the one to kill Macbeth. The witches know full well that Macduff was "not of woman born" in the sense that he was delivered by Cesarian section, which is why they worded their prophecy that way.It's like saying "no American-born state governor will ever" do something. It helps if you know ahead of time than there is a state governor who is not American-born.
Did TS Eliot like Hamlet?
No, Eliot considered the different possible interpretations of Hamlet's character and motivations a defect in Shakespeare writing.
You like Hamlet?
Do I like 'Hamlet'? As in the play? In which case, yes, I love it. I think it possibly the greatest story or play written EVER. But if you mean to I like the character of Hamlet then I would have to say that most of the time he doesn't appeal to me - he is a coward.
