Macbeth vs. Macduff

Macbeth vs. Macduff

Macbeth and Maduff

Macbeth

Characteristics of Macbeth

Macbeth

Macduff

Introduction

• At the beginning of the play, Macbeth was a brave and powerful solider
• He is very determined in becoming king
• As his predictions from the prophecies of being king, he try's to rule everyone and become a leader
• Shakespeare uses Macbeth to show in effect how he lacks strength of character
• As his personality changes from beginning of the play to the end towards the other characters

• Disloyal
• Paranoid
• Unstable to others
• Poor leader
• Careless
• Brave
• Ungrateful
• Independent

Characteristics of Macduff

Macbeth was written by William Shakespeare and was published in the year 1623. Macbeth was a short tragedy. In throughout the play there were many conflicts between the characters. Macbeth and Macduff were two main characters in the play that had a rival with each other. They both had different character traits which did not allow them to get along.

• Noble
• Strong
• Brave
• Caring
• Loyal
• Honest
• Well-liked
• Understanding

Macbeth always wanted to become king and he became very evil and negative towards the country. He killed King Duncan to take away the position of him being king. He had also killed Macduffs family to show that he was powerful and ready for war. He wanted to rule everyone as he thought there was no one better than him. Macbeth felt that Maduff was going to get revenge on him so he stayed protected and watched everyone move he made. He is not a hero to anyone, and Macbeth had never became King in the play as he was killed by Macduff for his actions.

Macduff was a very calm and quiet character in throughout the play. When he spoke everyone listened as he was a leader to people and showed high standards of himself. He did not get along with Macbeth as he felt he was nothing compared to him. Macduff was loyal to everyone and cared for everyone. He had killed Macbeth for specific reasons for what he did to his family. Macduff was a hero to everyone because of his actions and the positive impact he puts on the other characters. Fights for whats right in the play and helps malcom become king.

Macduff

• Macduff was a Nobleman that was hostile to Macbeth Kingship from the start
• He was a leader that always did what was right for everyone
• Macduff was the one to restore orders when they were broken
• Showed a strong and important role throughout the play
• Does not stride to become king as he feels he doesn't deserve it
• Takes his loyalty to his country

The True Classic Hero

Work Cited

Macbeth and Macduff were two characters that both had strong influences on others. Macduff showed the characterics of a hero as he never put anyone down and created a conflict. Macbeth has no characteristics of being a hero because of his actions, he shows negative skills and does fulfill the spot of a king. Macduff is the true classic hero of this tragedy because when he does something its the better for the country and not only himself. He never lets anyone down and accepts everyone.

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