Macbeth: Dishonesty In Literature And Film

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William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, is a play that portrays how Macbeth is easily convinced to cause dishonesty within his country. It is a play that includes ambition, fate and treachery and is a great example of tragic heroes. Shakespeare uses the elements setting, character development and themes to effectively spread the message to his audience. Macbeth is brightly brought to the 20st century in the film directed by Rupert Goold, however it takes place in a different century in Scotland in the story. Within the play the setting is often seen as pitch-black, where as Rupert Goold’s film shows the darkness more effectively with the use of modern technology. Although they both share the general storyline, they differentiate the setting, character