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Macbeth: Foil 2 key examples

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Foil
Explanation and Analysis—Macbeth's Foils:

In Macbeth, Shakespeare utilizes several characters as foils for his protagonist, all of whom emphasize different aspects of Macbeth's personality.

Act 1, scene 7
Explanation and Analysis—Lady Macbeth's Foils:

Lady Macbeth is a highly complex character whose personality undergoes a substantial change between the beginning and ending of the play. In order to draw attention to different aspects of her personality, Shakespeare employs two different foils.

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Act 3, scene 4
Explanation and Analysis—Lady Macbeth's Foils:

Lady Macbeth is a highly complex character whose personality undergoes a substantial change between the beginning and ending of the play. In order to draw attention to different aspects of her personality, Shakespeare employs two different foils.

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Act 4, scene 2
Explanation and Analysis—Lady Macbeth's Foils:

Lady Macbeth is a highly complex character whose personality undergoes a substantial change between the beginning and ending of the play. In order to draw attention to different aspects of her personality, Shakespeare employs two different foils.

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