Evil and Gender Archtypes in Macbeth
At the heart of William Shakespeare's Macbeth is an examination
of the nature of evil and it's many faces and facets. The principal evil characters in the
play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, are both evil, but the manifestation of evil is different
in each.
Macbeth's evil is a dynamic character trait. He begins the play as a celebrated
hero, loyal to his friends and dedicated to his king. He is strong and noble, a man to be
admired by his audience. Then he and Banquo are visited by the three witches, who
promise him that he will be king. This veiled i…
