Essay Comparison Macbeth
             (Lawrence Lowe & Lance Neil)
             Lawrence Lowe and Lance Neil both wrote an essay that describes Macbeth's characteristics. Lowe explains how Macbeth is a difficult character to decide whether he is good or bad, while Neil mostly writes about how Macbeth is a good person with weak qualities which in the end make him turn evil. Although the authors have different objectives in their essays, they bring up many similar points. Some of these points include how Macbeth is a great warrior, a brave man, and how ambition controls much of his decision making.
             Lowe goes into detail on how Macbeth is a brave person through his actions within his fighting skills, and because of this he has a higher title and instead of being Thane of Glamis he becomes thane of Cawdor. This heroic trait within Macbeth is one of his good qualities which are also explained by Lance Neil. Neil has the same basic idea and gives detail about his bravery through his efforts and victories on the battle field. He says that Macbeth is obviously a loyal general who fights hard and with courage for his country because of the victory within the battle with the Norwegian troops. Neil also explains how Macbeth is a brave person because he went through with killing Duncan, and was faced with the consequences of getting caught. Knowing these consequences he kills Duncan anyways which is an act of bravery.
             Macbeth has good intentions but sometimes his weak mind ignores and disobeys his good heart. Neil clarifies this when Lady Macbeth tries convincing Macbeth to kill Duncan. Macbeth at first had mixed feelings about this and knew that it would be wrong and deceitful, but later on his ultimate decision lead to the demise of Duncan. This final decision was mostly brought on because of Lady Macbeth's persuasive ideas which overpowered Macbeth's decision making. Lowe has similar ideas to Neil about how he has good intentions but is e...