The fate and free will of Shakespeare’s play can be viewed differently, however it’s very contradicting. The witches in Macbeth made three predictions of what would happen for the fate of Scotland. Their first prediction was the Macbeth would be made Thane of Cawdor. The second prediction was that Macbeth would become king. The third and final prediction was that Banquo’s sons would be made kings. I believe that if Macbeth wouldn’t have messed with fate, the witches’ predictions would have been the same, only that there only would have been one and that was that Macbeth would be made king. Fate and free will are two entirely opposite meanings, and I believe that free will caused Macbeth to fail.
If Macbeth would have let fate take its course, I do not believe that there would be any forced death’s on anyone in the play. I do believe that if Macbeth and Lady Macbeth would have left King Duncan alone, he would have died a natural death. Perhaps his son’s, Malcolm and Donnoblain would have renounced the throne and then the next person in line to claim it would have been Macbeth. Or perhaps he would have been Thane of Cawdor, anyhow there would be peace and no one would have had to die in the play, other than of a natural death. However, that also leads me to wonder if the witches predictions were based off of what they knew (out of free will) what Macbeth would have done. I still do believe though that what had happened in the play was of free will, only due to the fact that Lady Macbeth and Macbeth sped the process faster, in order for their own needs, instead of waiting to let time unfold itself.
Fate is something that’s meant to happen, something that will take its course naturally, and fold out evenly. I do believe that fate can also end in bad situations as well, but I do believe that in the end something good comes out of it. That is how I recognize free will in this play. I believe that free will can either end in a bad situation when forcing it or it can end in a good situation if fate was added to the process of free will. Obviously fate was not added, or if it was, there was too much free will behind it. Once someone (like Macbeth) does something bad, they have to cover up what they did, and it flows in a natural pattern of one bad thing after another. This pattern eventually will be recognized and will end up worse than it could have been from the very beginning.
One can say that this play was based off fate, or they can say that this play was based off free will, both will work, I just think it depends on what the reader thinks, and how they define the terms of fate and free will. Macbeth is a hard play to write this about, but it can also be an interesting thing to think about, it’s one of those situations that make you think deeply and really wonder what the true purpose of the play is about. Fate and free will are two entirely different things; however they can be intertwined in odd or different ways. Macbeth is a good example of how fate and free will fall together.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Defining Serenity Essay
Serenity can deeply express a certain emotion and can also mean one of two things. It's a word that can be deeply defined to the extent that it can be broken down into parts. The origins of the word go back possibly to the 1800's, it has been used for a very long time. Serenity also fits into a specific category; when looking at a list of emotions or feelings and can be placed in a list as to how extent the feeling or emotion can be. The word serenity can be defined in different ways by different people, however I have an in depth personal definition of what I truly think the word really means.
According to the dictionary, serenity means the state or quality of being serene, and/or having tranquility. The second definition claims that it is a title of honor, respect or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty. It is a calmness of mind; evenness of temper; undisturbed state; coolness; and a composure. It falls into the class of synonyms of cool, calm, composed, and relaxed, and perhaps carefree. Now the question is, how deep can this meaning be, and how long could the meaning of this word last? Does it mean a feeling you get when there is temporary peace, or can it also be a feeling that you have when the peace is eternal
I find that the word can be easily put into a list of emotions. Say the list was ordered by good and bad; bad being at the bottom and good being at the top. I think serenity would fall just under nirvana, but directly above peace. I say this because I believe that the word is only a temporary state, and simply cannot last forever. The state of being in tranquility and the state of being calm means that peace will not last forever and that anyone should be ready at any time to accept that this feeling won't last for an eternity. Nirvana on the other hand, I find that to be an eternal peace forever, that of which saying means that nirvana knows no bad. I place serenity under it, because it's very close only that a person is still liable to worry and still will have trouble; I believe that they still can know bad and have to be willing to accept that. I still though think that the word has more to it than the word peace itself.
It's no doubt that the history of the word dates back, and was used for titles as members of the royal family. If the word is defined as what it is, Serenity makes perfect sense to flatter someone or honor someone that is of a high status. The word in itself can be explored in many different ways. I can surely see a king supposedly being pronounced as a statute of calmness, tranquility, and peace. It fits, so obviously someone played their cards right, however the statement might not be true. It may have been just a symbol of respect. I'm sure that there were a few kings in our lifetime that did not act very serene.
As stated before, the extent of serenity can go many different ways, and it can be defined differently by many different people. The subject of where it can be placed, can go in different places as well. I believe it falls under nirvana, and above peace, and that the extent of the word means much more than just peace. I believe it's only a temporary state of mind and that it is the closest possible way to feel eternally happy.
According to the dictionary, serenity means the state or quality of being serene, and/or having tranquility. The second definition claims that it is a title of honor, respect or reverence, used in speaking of or to certain members of royalty. It is a calmness of mind; evenness of temper; undisturbed state; coolness; and a composure. It falls into the class of synonyms of cool, calm, composed, and relaxed, and perhaps carefree. Now the question is, how deep can this meaning be, and how long could the meaning of this word last? Does it mean a feeling you get when there is temporary peace, or can it also be a feeling that you have when the peace is eternal
I find that the word can be easily put into a list of emotions. Say the list was ordered by good and bad; bad being at the bottom and good being at the top. I think serenity would fall just under nirvana, but directly above peace. I say this because I believe that the word is only a temporary state, and simply cannot last forever. The state of being in tranquility and the state of being calm means that peace will not last forever and that anyone should be ready at any time to accept that this feeling won't last for an eternity. Nirvana on the other hand, I find that to be an eternal peace forever, that of which saying means that nirvana knows no bad. I place serenity under it, because it's very close only that a person is still liable to worry and still will have trouble; I believe that they still can know bad and have to be willing to accept that. I still though think that the word has more to it than the word peace itself.
It's no doubt that the history of the word dates back, and was used for titles as members of the royal family. If the word is defined as what it is, Serenity makes perfect sense to flatter someone or honor someone that is of a high status. The word in itself can be explored in many different ways. I can surely see a king supposedly being pronounced as a statute of calmness, tranquility, and peace. It fits, so obviously someone played their cards right, however the statement might not be true. It may have been just a symbol of respect. I'm sure that there were a few kings in our lifetime that did not act very serene.
As stated before, the extent of serenity can go many different ways, and it can be defined differently by many different people. The subject of where it can be placed, can go in different places as well. I believe it falls under nirvana, and above peace, and that the extent of the word means much more than just peace. I believe it's only a temporary state of mind and that it is the closest possible way to feel eternally happy.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Brainstorming Activity: Definition Essay
The word "Serenity" is a very in depth word, and can be both thought and defined in many different terms. First off, Serenity is known in history to be defined in two different definitions. The first meaning is the typical meaning: peace, calmness, tranquility. The second meaning was a word appointed to royalty. exp. "Your Serenity" "His Serenity". Reasons for the royal title, are probably based off what the world entails and what it originally meant.
I can go very much in depth with the word, because it is a very widespread word that relates and connects to so many different others. If Serenity was to be placed in a category of words, it would be placed (in my opinion) under nirvana, but above peace. I find the word to be a little more in depth from peace. It's a bit more detailed as to what the feeling entails, but I also don't think that Serenity can be placed up there with nirvana, simply because serenity often means that there is a state of calm, a state of peace. I do think though that in serenity, people have the dis or advantages to knowing that things can fall apart at any second, and that life is and will always have it's ups and downs.
Serenity can be analyzed differently from different people, but I believe that it can also meant the same for many people as well. I just have an in depth "picture" or analysis in my mind of what the word really means to me.
I can go very much in depth with the word, because it is a very widespread word that relates and connects to so many different others. If Serenity was to be placed in a category of words, it would be placed (in my opinion) under nirvana, but above peace. I find the word to be a little more in depth from peace. It's a bit more detailed as to what the feeling entails, but I also don't think that Serenity can be placed up there with nirvana, simply because serenity often means that there is a state of calm, a state of peace. I do think though that in serenity, people have the dis or advantages to knowing that things can fall apart at any second, and that life is and will always have it's ups and downs.
Serenity can be analyzed differently from different people, but I believe that it can also meant the same for many people as well. I just have an in depth "picture" or analysis in my mind of what the word really means to me.
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