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I act the role of Macbeth and power is the only thing with him when everyone leaves him. Though power goes away at last, Macbeth has believed that it is the only thing needed after he kills Duncan. He changes his mind of power when he realizes that witches lie to him for his power is not always there. Power is the key to the whole story. Everything shows up because of the desire of power.

1. All hail, Macbeth, thou shalt be king hereafter! (I.iii.53) 2. Be bloody, bold, and resolute; laugh to scorn/ The power of man, for none of woman born/ Shall harm Macbeth. (IV.i.87-89) 3. Macbeth shall never vanquish'd be until/ Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill/ Shall come against him. (IV.i.103-105) 4. He has kill'd me, mother:Run away, I pray you! (IV.ii.94-95) 5. Macbeth orders to kill Macduff's family. 6. Everyone is afraid of Macbeth's power. 7. Macbeth uses the power of the king to kill his best friend Banquo. 8. Macbeth has the power to fight as a brilliant swordsman. He kills the best swordsman Young Siward. 9. Macbeth has the power to scare Duncan's sons away. 10. When Banquo hears that Macbeth is going to be the king, he asks for his prediction. He also wants the power.

Too much power can make one crazy for one can lose himself in power and cause mistakes.

Power(symbols): social status --- control others and give orders crown --- If power is misused, the crown has to be passed to another king orders (connect to the first) fear (others) strong --- fight against enemies no fear (himself) --- make one supercilious which leads to a tragedy, cannot think of oneself anymore, one relies on power murder/killing --- control one's life king

Attention Grabber: Everyone wants power. Power brings many advantages but it can be terrible when it is misused.