How does Shakespeare create tension, dramatic irony and what is Macbeth’s fate.
Dramatic irony:
Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more than the characters. A good example of dramatic irony in a scary movie, the character walks into a house and the audience knows the killer is in the house. This is one of the best examples of dramatic irony. In this case, Duncan says that he trusts Macbeth not knowing about the prophecy of witches that Macbeth is going to be the king and that he would kill him. Audience, on the other hand knows about the prophecy. This is how it demonstrates dramatic irony.
Macbeth’s fate:
Fate also plays a role in the death of Macbeth. Because the witches were right about Macbeth’s life the first time, he believed them a second time, which led to his death. They told him that he should watch out for Macduff , that he could not be harmed by any man who was born of a woman, and that he would reign until Birnam wood came to Dunsinane hill. This gave Macbeth a false sense of security and made him think that no one could ever harm him. However, the weird sisters’ twisted words gave fate the chance to cause Macbeth’s ruin when an army concealed by the branches of Birnam wood came to Dunsinane hill to bring Macbeth down. Also, fate is carried out when Malcom, warned of Macbeth’s evil ways, kills Macbeth. He is the only one who could kill Macbeth because he was not born by natural birth.
Tension:
Macbeth How does Shakespeare create dramatic tension in Act 2, scene 2 of ‘Macbeth’? Although we do not actually witness the murder of King Duncan, Act 2 scene 2 is a very violent and intense part of Macbeth. The bloody details supplied by the audience’s imagination are much worse than anything that could be done onstage; which is why the murder of Duncan is performed offstage. It is also not shown on stage to focus the audience’s attention on the characters. The scene takes place at night, where the darkness creates an atmosphere that represents what is unnatural, cruel and evil. The dramatic tension of this scene brings the audience to the edge of their seats with anticipation, awaiting the news of King Duncan’s death. In Act 2, scene 2 only two characters are on stage, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. The strained discussion between them produces a dramatically tense scene. An example of this is, “My hands are of your colour; but I shame to wear a heart so white.” Lady Macbeth is shown to be a strong, domineering woman without remorse or guilt. Macbeth on the other hand is seen to be the victim of fate and has no apparent control or agency over his actions.
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