LEC052041 SANDHIYA J - CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF EQUIVOCATOR IN MACBETH

 

CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF EQUIVOCATOR IN MACBETH

     

    Macbeth is a tragic play written by William Shakespeare. Macbeth is the shortest play of Shakespeare tragedies without diversions or subplots. It deals with Macbeth seizing of power and subsequent destruction, both his rise and his fall the result of blind "Ambition".

     The uncanny sets the tone of moral ambiguity from the play's outset as the Three Witches gather to encounter Macbeth " When the battle's lost and Won'' in an inverted world in which "Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair.

     In this play the word "Equivocator" played a vital role. The term "Equivocation" is sometimes used to refer to  the equivocation fallacy particularly when used in discussions or the topic of logic. Equivocation has two main components:

1)      The intention is to deceive listeners or to avoid committing to specific stand.

2)      The use of “Vague or Ambiguous Language”, which make the meaning of what is being said ‘Unclear’.

  The reference of treason in the Porter’s speech is a reminder of the execution of “Thane of Cawdor”. Duncan had built absolute trust in him and his treachery must ring a familiar bell in our ears about a universal, though ugly, fact of life. It also is a forerunner to the conversation between Lady Macduff and her son, as well as the long testing of Macduff by Malcolm. The porter scene thus signifies that hypocricy invariably leads to distrust and suspicion. This Equivocation is available in Macbeth’s words itself when he says:

     “Had I but died an hour before this chance,

       I had liv’d a blessed time; far from this instant

       There’s nothing serious in mortality”

WORKS CITED

Mambrol, N. (2020, July 25). Analysis of William Shakespeare's Macbeth: Literary Theory and Criticism. Retrieved January 13, 2021, from https://literariness.org/2020/07/25/analysis-of-william-shakespeares-macbeth/

Effectiviology. (n.d.). Retrieved January 13, 2021, from https://effectiviology.com/equivocation/

Shakespeare, W., Tieck, D., & Schulze, F. W. (1964). William Shakespeare: Macbeth. Frankfurt a.M.: Ullstein.

 

Comments

  1. Sneha Sunny19 January 2021 at 10:02

    While analyzing the subject critically, it is expected to be supplemented with relevant points based on historical background as well as one's own critical perspective to it, but it focused only on the peripheral aspects of the play, which made it quite vacuous. Rather than using quotations you can prefer your own perspectives to conclude the essay as it would sound more formal and follow academic writing styles.

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  2. Varsa Muthyalu20 January 2021 at 06:30

    The argument is good. Not following the alphabetical order. Do follow MLA 8 format style sheet. Except this overall good.

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  3. Syed Amaan Raza Rizvi20 January 2021 at 07:43

    The essay has a weak structure, and introduced by a vague hypothesis. The arguments are not very strong to justify one's stand. While the concept was adequately explained, its significance to the plot was just touched upon through a couple of episodes. The concept lies in the heart of the drama, and it should have been seen in the larger picture. Please observe MLA 8 rules.

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  4. Sethulakshmi c s20 January 2021 at 07:57

    The hypothesis is not clear.you used quotations properly, however the essay should analyse more critically.Do follow MLA 8 format sheet.It is better to add some more points in the concluding part.

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  5. sambath20 January 2021 at 12:25

    Essay must be more elaborate. Hypothesis and argument must be clarified with some more evidences. Try not end the essay with a quote as it weakens your argument. Conclude the essay by strong points. Please do follow MLA 8 format sheet.

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