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By considering the soliloquies, analyse how Macbeth's character changes as the play progresses.  

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By considering the soliloquies, analyse how Macbeth's character changes as the play progresses. Throughout the play 'Macbeth' it becomes apparent that the character of Macbeth is subjected to significant character development. At the outset Macbeth is a brave, honest soldier who is loyal to his king, following this he becomes a deceitful, murderous traitor intent on becoming King and finally Macbeth is unstable, discontentful and regrets his murderous deeds. This essay should analyse the several character alterations Macbeth undergoes in Shakespeare's famous tragedy. Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' has a substantial amount of historical content. The play had direct parallels with what was occurring in Scotland and England at the time it was written and performed. It can be said that there are references to the Monarch at the time, this was James the First, he was the King of Scotland from 1587. James was the son of Mary Queen of Scots, he was against...

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