Scottish General (The Reputation vs. The Man)
The tragedy begins amid a bloody civil war where the first introduction to the Scottish General Macbeth is given by a wounded soldier. A colourful and extensive exaltation of Macbeth’s prowess and valour in battle is illustrated. When the battle is won, largely due to the skillful leadership of Macbeth and Banquo, King Duncan honours his Generals with high praise and awards Macbeth with the title of a traitor awaiting execution, the Thane of Cawdor. Although Macbeth has not yet made his initial appearance, the audience is given a clear indication of his righteous reputation on the battlefield and with the King.
After the first meeting with the witches in Act 1 Scene III, it soon becomes apparent that Macbeth the man may not be analogous to the alleged General. His immediate thoughts of regicide after the witches’ prophecy that he will become King of Scotland demonstrate that he is not as loyal to the King as his reputation......
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