William Shakespeare s Macbeth And The Throne Of Blood

Sonora Shelton Mr. Ortiz English 12 Pd. 4 March 1, 2017 Unit 3: Comparison Essay Shakespearean literature has impacted and inspired many audiences throughout it’s course through time. It’s influences and messages spread throughout the world, to be adopted and remade in many different cultures. One example is the Japanese samurai movie, â€Å"Throne of Blood,† which was based off of Shakespeare’s play, â€Å"Macbeth.† The Throne of Blood and Macbeth’s characters have striking similarities, but many differences that give each piece their own individuality. Macbeth and Washizu, (the Japanese inspired Macbeth character), in the beginning both encountered the supernatural set in a forest. Each supernatural being and beings gave prophecies to the†¦show more content†¦Both characters were murdered from their fatal flaw, ambition. Contrarily, by whom and the manner in which they were murdered deviated from one another. Both Macbeth and Washizu were under attack from just like the third apparition prophesied. Macduff’s and Malcolm’s army moved in on Dunsinane Hill, camouflaged as the Birnam Wood forest. As the battle raged on, Macduff fought Macbeth, and slew him. Macduff took Macbeth’s life at the end for vengeance. In Throne of Blood, during the battle, instead of Noriyasu directly fighting him, the King’s own men turned against him and struck arrows at Washizu, (Throne of Blood). An arrow plunged deep through his neck, and killed him. Again, both characters were killed by their vulnerabilities: desire, greed, vigor, intent, and most importantly, ambition. Lady Macbeth and Asaji both manipulated their husbands and led them astray due to their aspirations and greed themselves. Lady Macbeth used tempting words to spark the desire of Macbeth. On the other hand, Asaji, who was a very soft spoken character, said very little but used simply just her facial expressions to imply her thoughts. She concealed her intuitions, which made her husband extreme ly vulnerable. Washizu’s laudable view turned dark and ambiguous, all because his wife kept on hinting him that the seeking of crown and status was a conduct that Shelton 3 should not arouse any guilt nor pain due to her own calmness. As a lively and outspoken character,Show MoreRelatedLuis Sotelo. Mr. Ortiz. English 12. 27 February 2017. Macbeth1258 Words   |  6 Pages2017 Macbeth vs Throne of Blood In â€Å"Tthe Tragedy of Macbeth† by William Shakespeare, there is a big focus on the character itself instead of the plot of the play. Each character is of high importance to the tragedy and the developing plot that leads to Macbeth’s downfall. Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, and even minor characters such as the witches all mold and shape Macbeth’s fate and make it a tragic one. 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