The Theme Of Bully In Shakespeare's Macbeth

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Myka Bickley
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7 February 2017
MacBeth- Bully Diagnosis In the famous play, MacBeth, by William Shakespeare, the main themes are abuse of power and bullying. Bullying is seen in MacBeth many times throughout. A bully is someone who is someone who takes advantage of others who the assume can be pertained as vulnerable, (Against Bullies). The MacBeths can be considered bullies because they take advantage of others using threats and harmful language. They abuse the little bit of power that they get to receive more by doing unrightful murders. Lady MacBeth can be considered a narcissistic bully. This is because she lacks empathy for others. Lady MacBeth is a crazy character. Her most defining scene of her true character is

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