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Characteristics Of Macduff

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The character of Macduff in the play Macbeth is considered a supporting character. Macduff seems to manifest the goodness the audience needs to see in a play that is written about such evil, wickedness and darkness. Macduff is the one who discovers Duncan’s body, and this sets into motion the process where the audience is able to see the full characteristics of Macduff come to life. Macduff, at the beginning of the play seems to be a static character, and a man of few words. He tends to not be outspoken unless a situation moves him to do so. He is an honest character who once he has an opinion becomes very vocal about his stance on the issue. This tends to make him seem very human like and can often not have all the positive benefits he is hoping for. His stance on an issue often makes him almost hard headed, often not will to hear the other side to the story. His blunt honesty tends him toward an impulsive response to thing. This often had him taking action without consideration for how his actions would …show more content…

He is a hero with strong moral character with a tendency towards being impulsive. Macduff is a quiet character in general. If he has to take a stance on an issue, then he will defend his position fiercely. Macduff is fiercely loyal to his country and true king. Though he has the right to be emotional regarding the murder of his king and family, Macduff is able to set them aside. Macduff is the character that the audience needs so they can have hope in the dismal situation. The layers of Macduff’s characteristics are unfolded to the audience throughout the play. It is a carefully orchestrated peeling away so that what emerges by the end of the play is a hero that you want to cheer for. The darkness of the play has a shining light in the character of Macduff. He is the almost savior figure that the play needed in order for good to triumph over

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