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downsophialane's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, and War
Moderate: Mental illness and Suicide
mango_pxwder's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
Minor: Suicide
fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing."
Macbeth follows the tale of Macbeth and his fellow soldier, Banquo who run into three witches on their way home from battle. The witches reveal a mysterious prophecy to him and from that point, Macbeth's life and that of his countrymen begins to unravel.
You might think that the real villains of this book would be the witches who prophesied and whose words lead to destruction of families and homes, but in my opinion, the real villain is greed. Once Macbeth finds out he is basically unchallengeable, it corrupts his and his wife's morals- and their greed results in mass murders and loss of life.
I'm really glad I am giving Shakespeare a chance. His works are iconic and I'm happy I get to experience his genius, even if it's centuries later.
Graphic: Death and War
ilmaldileggere's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Murder, and War
Minor: Suicide
roadki77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Cursing, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Police brutality, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
Some content warnings not to be taken literally, due to the time period the play is set in. Example: "police brutality" adjacent to atrocities the knights committed (specifically against Macduff's family).maddyisnotilliterate's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Gore and Murder
Moderate: War
Minor: Sexism
solouncapitulomas's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lady macbeth x macbeth is the ideal gaslight gatekeep girlboss x manipulate mansplain malewife, change my mind
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Blood, and War
Minor: Suicide
blueberry0531's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and War
Moderate: Animal death, Suicide, and Violence
henyouise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Macbeth doesn't necessarily start out as a power hungry noble. He's seen as a loyal member of Duncan's court until he meets the witches who provide him with the temptation of being king. It's very psychological, really.
Also people who say there's no comedy in this play clearly did not make it to the last act:
"Macbeth: Damn the devil black tho cream faced loon! Where got'st thou that goose look?
Servant: There is ten thousand-
Macbeth: Geese, villan?
Servant: Soldiers, sir." (Macbeth V.III.12 - 16)
Is this Macbeth's descent into madness? yes. Is this also hilarious? yes.
Graphic: Child death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
farah_2007's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War