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Macbeth And Hotel Rwanda

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The portrayal of a story’s setting not only contributes to the storyline but more importantly to character development. The settings of King Duncan's chamber in Macbeth and the hotel in Hotel Rwanda have significant impacts on character development. Macbeth tells the story of three witches who tell General Macbeth of Scotland that he will become King of Scotland, Macbeth kills the king and becomes the new king, killing more people out of paranoia; A civil war breaks out and overthrows Macbeth, causing more deaths. An excerpt from the movie, Hotel Rwanda, depicts how hotel manager Paul is compelled to make quick judgments in order to protect the guests at his hotel from an imminent execution. In some cases, people may argue that setting does …show more content…

Confused as to how someone could have such little ambition, Lady Macbeth exclaims, “My hands are of your color, but I shame To wear a heart so white” (II.ii.82-83). Lady Macbeth's characterization is shaped by her manipulation of the setting to further her husband's ambition. Furthermore, She convinces Macbeth to kill Duncan by invoking the chamber's sacredness and the honor that comes with hosting the King; the chamber setting reinforces Lady Macbeth's cunning and the darkness of her ambition. Paul want them to “shame them into sending help” but withhold the fact that it is a refugee camp as being a four-star hotel is “the only thing keeping us alive” (George and Pearson 6). The setting of the hotel emphasizes the contrast between the chaos and violence outside and the relative safety and order within. Paul's characterization is shaped by his determination to keep the hotel running smoothly, his compassion for the refugees, and his ability to negotiate with the Hutu militias attempting to ensure their safety. The chamber setting in highlights the darkness of ambition and the dangers of power, while the hotel setting emphasizes the courage and compassion of the human …show more content…

If not for his moral obligation to help others, for his own self-preservation Paul tells them they have to call in favors to stay alive: “We can only save ourselves. Many of you know influential people abroad. You must call these people” (George and Pearson 6). While the hotel setting serves as a place of refuge for Tutsi refugees and shapes the actions of Paul, it is his personal beliefs and values that drive his actions to protect the refugees. If not, his own experiences and sense of moral obligation to help those in need are important factors that shape his character development. Nevertheless, Lady Macbeth proves that the perfect setting can drive you to betray yourself as she states, “Nor time nor place Did then adhere, and yet you would make both. They have made themselves, and that their fitness now Does unmake you” (I.vii.58-62). The perfect setting to commit the crime without arousing suspicion convinces her to betray her usual character revealing an extremely cunning woman ready to do anything to further her husband’s position. Therefore, while setting can play a significant role in shaping characters and their actions, it is important to consider the other factors that also contribute to their

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