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Philosophy and Shakespeare with Dr. Peter Adamson
The Play's the Thing
Characters Making Decisions in Macbeth
In Macbeth, characters like Lady Macbeth and Mac Duff make decisions for themselves, unlike Macbeth who is being pulled towards his fate against his will. Lady Macbeth is not informed about her husband's actions, while Macbeth is propelled by prophecy, indicating a contrast in their agency and fate.
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