Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

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In Macbeth, how does Macbeth show that he cannot enjoy his kingship and becomes a tyrant?

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and how does his relationship with Lady Macbeth change after this?

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Once Macbeth becomes king, instead of enjoying his new status, he begins to fret about what the witches have prophesied for Banquo. Macbeth asks himself if he has killed Duncan so that Banquo's...

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Posted by cybil on February 27, 2009 at 12:21 AM

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