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How does Macbeth's character develop up to the murder of King Duncan?
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... How does Macbeth's character develop up to the murder of King Duncan? The story of Macbeth is one of the tragedies written by William Shakespeare. A tragedy was a category of play written by Shakespeare, where by a character of noble birth or a highly regarded figure has a 'fatal flaw', which ultimately results in their own downfall, leading to a catastrophic end. Character development is very important towards the progression of any story, as it helps to absorb the reader, making them want to keep reading, or watching, in the case of Shakespeare's plays. Good character development is shown in the opening act, right at the beginning of the play, during the Witches meeting. Shakespeare shows his craft as a writer, in the way he contrasts our feelings towards Macbeth, even before we have encountered him. At one point, the audience can see Macbeth with great admiration, due to the














