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Garcia 1 Alfonzo Garcia Mr. Ortiz English 12 February 27, 2017 Comparison Between Macbeth and Throne of Blood Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth and Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood have many things in common and many differences. There are key plot points that are different and completely change the plot. The biggest and most obvious difference is the setting. The Tragedy of Macbeth takes place in medieval times in Scotland. Throne of Blood also takes place during medieval times but in Japan. The setting itself is different introducing different kinds of soldiers to their stories. There are many similarities between The Tragedy of Macbeth and Throne of Blood. For example, both stories consist of a character, Macbeth, and Washizu that are …show more content…
told their fate by witches. Both these characters are also manipulated by their wife, Lady Macbeth and Asaji. In both stories the protagonist is ambitious and looks to take things into their own hands. This leads to the downfall of both of these characters. Macbeth and Washizu both killed their best friends, Banquo, and Miki, because they were scared to lose their thrones to their sons. They also both suffered from what they did because they both were paranoid throughout the whole story of getting caught. They both also saw their best friend’s ghost haunting them at their party were they killed them. They were both paranoid throughout the whole story of the prophecies they were told and how to not lose their thrones. They both were going crazy after killing their king Garcia 2 saying that they could not clean their hands. They both had the manhood questioned by their wife to persuade them to kill their king. They both also fell for that trick. There are also many differences between The Tragedy of Macbeth and Throne of Blood. The ending of the stories was altered a lot because of all of the differences. For example, in the movie Throne of Blood there is less characters than The Tragedy of Macbeth. This makes a big difference because in the story The Tragedy of Macbeth there is a character called Macduff. Macduff is a soldier that was not born of a woman because he was born out of a c-section. In this story Macbeth is told in his prophecy to watch out for Macduff but he does not care because of the other prophecy he is told. The other prophecy is that no man born of a woman can harm him. Macbeth not knowing that there was a loophole to the prophecy was extremely confident and even careless. Macduff flees Scotland because he was suspicious of what Macbeth had done. Macbeth sends assassins to murder him but he is not found. The assassins murder his family instead and Macduff gets the news. Macduff accompanied by rebels and an army go to take back Scotland and Macduff ends up dueling and killing Macbeth. All of that happened because of only one character, Macduff. Another example of differences between The Tragedy of Macbeth and Throne of Blood is the ending. In Throne of Blood the ending is different to that of The Tragedy of Macbeth. In Throne of Blood, Washizu, the protagonist, is killed by his own military of samurai. This is because Washizu tells them about the prophecy he had been told. This prophecy is that he will not be defeated until the forest reaches the castle. As they begin to see bushes come near the castle they turn their back on their leader and begin to fire arrows at Washizu and kill him. Garcia 3 Samurai are the most feared and loyal soldiers in the world.
Yet they betrayed their leader and because of the prophecy. Another example of differences between The Tragedy of Macbeth and Throne of Blood is the way that the prophecies are told to them. In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth, and Banquo, his best friend that he later murders, find three witches on their way back from battle and they greet Macbeth with the titles Thane of Glamis, which he currently was, Thane of Cawdor, and King. Then, they tell Banquo that even though he will not be as lucky as Macbeth, who will become king, he will be the father to kings. This confuses them and they head back to the to meet with King Duncan. When they get there they find out that the Thane of Cawdor had sided with the enemy and was killed and that due to his great job in battle Macbeth would be named Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth then realized what the witches had said was true and he begins to think of ways to become king. In Throne of Blood, Washizu, and Miki, Washizu’s best friend that he later ends up killing, meet an evil spirit weaving silk like a spider. The spider-like spirit is singing a song before Washizu and Miki finally talk to him. The spirit tells Washizu that he will be given a section of the fortress for him to control and protect. The spirit also told him that he would soon become lord of the whole fortress. The spirit also told Miki that he would be assigned a section of the fortress to control and that his son will …show more content…
be the lord after Washizu. They both do not believe him because they are too loyal to the emperor and head to the fortress. When they get there they find out the first part of the prophecy was true and they both get a piece of the fortress to control. The difference between The Tragedy of Macbeth and Throne of Blood is the way they are told their prophecies but their fates are very similar. Garcia 4 Another example of differences between The Tragedy of Macbeth and Throne of Blood is Asaji’s pregnancy.
In Throne of Blood Asaji tells Washizu she is pregnant and convinces Washizu to murder Miki and his son so that Asaji and Washizu’s son gets the throne and not Miki’s son as the prophecy tells. This is a very big difference from what happens in The Tragedy of Macbeth because in this story Lady Macbeth does not say she is pregnant. In fact, Lady Macbeth has nothing to do with the murder of Banquo. Macbeth sees banquo and his son as a threat and does not even tell his wife about it, he just sends assassins to go kill him and get rid of the threat that they posed to his
throne. In conclusion, Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Macbeth and Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood have many things in common. They also have many differences like characters, Asaji’s pregnancy, the ending, and the way their prophecies were told. Key plot points that are different completely change the plot. The biggest and most obvious difference is the setting. The Tragedy of Macbeth takes place in Medieval Scotland. Throne of Blood also takes place in Ancient Japan. The setting itself is different introducing different kinds of soldiers to their stories. Garcia 5 Work Cited Kurosawa, Akira, and William Shakespeare, Throne of Blood. Tokyo: Toho Company Ltd., 1957. Applebee, Arthur N. The language of literature. British literature. "The Tragedy of Macbeth". Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2006. Print.
Macbeth begins to defer from his original character when he learns of the witches’ prophecies, which leads him to believe he is fated to be king and to pursue that “destiny.” After the witches make the prophecies, he merely views the thought of himself becoming king as something that “Stands not within the prospect of belief” (I. iii. 77). Macbeth’s disbelief of their claim of him obtaining the crown reveals how Macbeth does not trust the witches’ words and has no true ambition to become king. However soon after Banquo’s and Macbeth’s encounter with the witches, a messenger of the King greets him with the title of Thane of Cawdor as well as the title of Thane of Glamis as the witches had also done. These two titles are seen from Macbeth as “Two truths [that] are told/ As happy prologues to the swelling act/ Of the imperial theme” (I. iii. 140-142). Having one of the two prophecies become reality validates the witches’ words and makes Macbeth take their words seriously to be the truth, sparking his desire for power to fulfill the last prophecy. He now believes that what the witches have made it his destiny to become king, and it is his duty to fulfill it. Through Duncan and Macbeth’s dialogue, Macbeth hears about Malcolm b...
A common similarity in Shakespearean plays is the main character either being an tragic villain or tragic hero. In Macbeth and Hamlet both villains Claudius and Macbeth are killers who are seeking power. William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet and it is about a king’s son seeking the revenge of his father's wrongful death by his own brother Claudius. He also wrote Macbeth which is about a power hungry warrior who becomes king by his corruption and ambition. King Claudus and King Macbeth both are similar in many ways but yet have many differences with set them apart but in the end bring them together by an common action to gain power.
In the beginning of the play, Macbeth is portrayed as a courageous and well-respected soldier who is loyal to his King and country. He is described by one of King Duncan's men as “brave Macbeth.” As a result of his bravery on the battlefield, Duncan decides to reward Macbeth with a new title – the Thane of Cawdor – as the last Thane was proven to be disloyal; however, Macbeth is unaware of this, and this creates tension in the audience. The opening scenes show that Macbeth is a powerful and courageous man who is not naturally inclined to do wrong, but is capable of being brutal when he needs to be. The meeting with the witches also reveal that Macbeth is a very ambitious man who craves an even greater power. There is contrast between Macbeth’s and Banquo’s attitudes towards the witches’ prophecies. Whilst Banquo dismissed the witches’ prophecies, Macbeth was “rapt withal.” This shows that Macbeth has thought about being “king hereafter.” Macbeth's first soliloquy reveals his deep desire to be king. His soliloquy also reveals that he would do anything to achieve it.
They have many differences and some similarities. Holinshed's created his own story about Macbeth and inspired Shakespeare to make a play out of it. Shakespeare tweaked Holished's version and made a more entertaining story out of it.
As Banquo and Macbeth joke about the predictions, Duncan’s messengers interrupt them and tell Macbeth that he is now the Thane of Cawdor, he is no longer laughing about the witches and their predictions. Duncan also announces that his son, Malcolm, will inherit the throne, but his reaction was unexpected. At the same time, Lady Macbeth is at the castle reading a leader from her husband telling her about the witches, she’s willing to do anything to make Macbeth King.
In the beginning of the play, Macbeth is described as being “valiant”. He is a skilled warrior, who is loyal to his king and his country. Almost single-handedly, he wins the war for Scotland. He defeats many of the enemy soldiers, including a traitor, all in the name of his king. But, when three witches encounter Macbeth and his friend Banquo, Macbeth’s ambition begins to grow. They tell Macbeth that he will be Thane of Cawdor and King. Soon after, Macbeth meets with King Duncan. He informs Macbeth that he is the new Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth is astonished, and from then on he is obsessed with being king. His ambition begins to become ruthless when Duncan proclaims that his son Malcolm is the Prince of Cumberland, and therefore, the heir to the throne: “The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step/On which I must fall down, or else o’erleap, /For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;/Let not light see my black and deep desires:/The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be/Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.” (I,iv,48-53) At this moment, Macbeth, realizing that they stand in the way of the witches’ prophecies, decides that both Duncan and Malcolm need to die for him to be king. As soon as Macbeth kills Duncan, he enters into a world of evil. Later in the play, Macbeth’s ambition becomes increasingly ruthless. He kills his best friend Banquo, and almost kills Banquo’s son, Fleance, because he believes they would stand in the way of his reign. The witches told Banquo “Thou shall get kings, though thou be none.” (I,iii,67) This means that Banquo himself would not be a king, but that his successors would be. Macbeth tries to prevent this by killing Banquo and his son Fleance.
During the eleventh century, an age of discordance, people quarrel over the throne and its succession. William Shakespeare, a playwright of the Renaissance, sculpts events from this era into a dramatic sequence of events. The Tragedy of Macbeth displays Macbeth, a zealous thane, and his successful homicide which results in his succession of the throne and his downfall. Each of The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare and history has discrepancies as well as similarities between its characters, settings, and plot events.
In the play, Macbeth, Macbeth becomes the highest reign and power in Scotland. The witches predicted that he will be the new king of Scotland and no one else is more capable of this position than he. The three witches also prophesized that many men will not be able to harm Macbeth or put an end to him. The witches’ prophecies proved to be true as the second apparition stated that Macbeth will not be harmed by man born of woman. This leads to Macbeth’s murder by Macduff as Macduff was not born of woman. In Macbeth, the three witches also have foreseen a revolt against Macbeth that will put an end to his reign. The three witches’ prophecies prove to be genuine as Macbeth was both surprised and shocked when the soldiers brought branches from Birnam Woods to Dunsinane Hill. Macbeth’s pride and personal hubris leads to his own downfall. Perhaps if he did not murder those who were gracious and kind to him, he may have lived a very content life. Unfortunately, his need for power leads to only what could have been as he now a legend amongst
In the play Macbeth, Shakespeare unfolds a story set in Scotland during the Middle Ages, where the titular character, Macbeth, is tempted into killing King Duncan. Macbeth, who was originally hailed as a well-liked, loyal, and well adjusted soldier is influenced by both the witches’ predictions, and Lady Macbeth’s insistence ultimately sways him to abandon his conscience and spill the blood of the king of Scotland. Through the use of blood, Shakespeare characterizes Macbeth’s initial greatness, and also hints at Macbeth’s deteriorating sanity. In the tragedy Macbeth, Shakespeare utilizes the motif of blood to characterize Macbeth’s great power, which ironically ultimately becomes a symbol of Macbeth’s weakness.
In “Macbeth” written by William Shakespeare the main character Macbeth is a general in the Scottish army. After Macbeth and Banquo another general return from battle they encounter three witches the witches give Macbeth and Banquo three Prophesies. The witches prophesy that Macbeth will be made thane (a rank of Scottish nobility) of Cawdor and eventually King of Scotland. They also prophesy that Banquo will produce a line of Scottish kings although Banquo will never become king himself. King Duncan’s men come to thank the two generals for their victories in battle and to tell Macbeth that he has been named thane of Cawdor. The previous thane betrayed Scotland by fighting for the Norwegians and Duncan has condemned him to death. Macbeth’s wife Lady Macbeth hears about king Duncan coming to their castle and try’s to persuade Macbeth to murder king Duncan. He and Lady Macbeth plan to get Duncan’s two chamberlains drunk so they will black out; the next morning they will blame the murder on the chamberlains, who will be defenseless, as they will remember nothing. While Duncan is asleep, Macbeth stabs him, despite his doubts and a number of supernatural visions, including a vision of a bloody dagger. Macbeth now becomes king and Fearful of the witches’ prophecy that Banquo’s heirs will seize the throne, Macbeth hires a group of murderers to kill Banquo and his son Fleance. They ambush Banquo on his way to a royal feast, but they fail to kill Fleance, who escapes but kills Banquo. Lady Macbeth later kills herself while sleepwalking and Macbeth becomes depressed. Later Macduff comes with his army and beheads Macbeth. And Malcolm becomes king.
The witches prophecies for Banquo said “Thou wilt get kings, though thou be none,” (Act 1 Scene 3, Line 68 - 69) which meant Banquo will not be a king, but his children and their children will become kings. Macbeth did not like that Banquo’s son would become king so Macbeth sent murderers to kill Banquo and his son. Macbeth started showing how insane he really became after he had Banquo killed. Macbeth had invited his Lords for a banquet, after the murderers informed Macbeth the deed was done he saw the ghost of Banquo sitting in his seat. Macbeth said “Prithee, see there! Behold! Look! Lo! How say you? Why, what care I? If thou canst nod, speak too. If charnel houses and our graves must send those that we bury back, our monuments shall be the maws of kites.” (Act 3 Scene 4, Line 72 - 76) Even though Lady Macbeth saw something was wrong with Macbeth she ensured the lords he was fine and asked the lords to leave. Some of the lord's started to see that Macbeth was not
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a hyperbole based off of real history, as the story is compared with real history there are many similarities and many differences. Macbeth was written between 1603 and 1607 but is commonly dated 1606. It was most likely written during the reign of James I, who was James VI of Scotland before he became King of England.
At the onset, Lady Macbeth is portrayed as someone who is determined to obtain the throne, whereas Macbeth is less desiring of the throne. Lady
They prophesize fate and present it to Macbeth. When the witches first encounter Macbeth they greet him by saying, “All hail Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king thereafter!”(1.3, 51-53). Baffled by the witches’ loyalty, Macbeth is soon crowned Thane of Cawdor. He starts to gain confidence and promise in the witches’ prophecies, leading Macbeth to be driven to become king. This drive pushes him to kill King Duncan of Scotland. Though he allows his desireful and determined character to achieve his fate of becoming king, he suffers the consequences of severe guilt due to his lack of impatience. If Macbeth was not as ambitious, the thought of killing Duncan would have never crossed his mind. As his mind becomes more power hungry, Macbeth sends three murderers to kill Banquo. Banquo has a chance of becoming king and the only way for Macbeth to make sure that does not happen is if he kills Banquo. Macbeth’s mind is so corrupted that he is willing to kill his own friend to maintain his fate and through his, he shows the audience his true nature. Faced by fate, Macbeth’s ambitious actions eventually leads to his death. In the beginning of the tragedy Macbeth judgment is more ethical and clear. He utters that “[he has] no spur to prick the sides of [his] intent, but only vaulting
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” and “The Tragedy of Julius Caesar” are written by William Shakespeare. The most common theme in these two plays is treacherous murder because both kings were murdered. Julius Caesar was killed by his friend Brutus. He was murdered in front of everyone. King Duncan was killed in his bedroom while asleep. The similarities between both plays are both were planned murders, done by conspiracy, royals were killed, killers were friends and family, and both were mystical/tragedy plays. The differences between both plays are, Julius Caesar was king when he was murdered, Macbeth killed his uncle in order to seize power, and a woman was involved in this murder plan. Shakespeare used many literary devices in both plays. Julius Caesar and Macbeth have a lot of similarities, but they are unique in their own ways because of their differences.