What does a close observation of the painting reveal about the astronomer?

When Macbeth kills Duncan earlier in the play, Lady Macbeth has to go back and return the daggers to the dead guards so it looks like they were the ones who killed Duncan. When they hear the knocking at the gate she says "a little water clears us of this dead", referring to the blood on both of their hands. At this point in the play she is very casual about the murder and still led by her ambition. In 5.1, this idea of blood being on her hands has completely consumed her and even though it is not apparent her subconscious still sees it and it's impossible for her to get her hands clean enough.

Darkness is an image that is used often in the play as well. In 5.1, the reader learns that Lady Macbeth asks to have a candle with her at all times. This shows that she has become afraid of the darkness that earlier she so easily welcomed. Also, it is implied that even though her eyes are open she is asleep and cannot see--another type of darkness.

When Macbeth kills Duncan he says that he hears voices calling out that "Macbeth has murdered sleep"--sleep is nourishing and important, and by killing Duncan Macbeth thinks that he has ruined everyone's ability to sleep soundly (mostly his own). We see these images return in Lady Macbeth in 5.1 because she is sleep-walking. So, in a way, Macbeth was right--he 'murdered' her ability to sleep soundly because of the actions they both took.

The only way this scene redeems Lady Macbeth is that it shows she does have a conscience. For so much of the play she is so strong, ambitious, and ruthless--she has no issue with shaming Macbeth into killing Duncan to get what she wants. As Macbeth grows in his own ambition and blood-lust, we do not see as much of Lady Macbeth, but it helps here to know that she actually does feel bad about all of the murder and it's catching up with her subconscious and killing her.

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The name Fortunato means 'fortunate.' In 150 words or more, describe how the author uses the difference between the meaning of t

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The characters name means fortunate, but the events. in the story show that he isn't fortunate, because he gets sealed behind a concrete wall, so sadly he isn't fortunate even though that's what his name means.

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Write a dialogue between two syudents who have distinct views on the qualities of captain or a leader.

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Student A: I believe that an authoritarian leader can be more efficient in his work and can lead the team to success faster than a non-authoritarian leader.

Student B: Why?

Student A: Because a leader who imposes himself and promotes a rigid position and without many friendships manages to impose a strong respect, making everyone talk about his activities without excuse.

Student B: I don't agree with his position. I believe that an authoritarian leader does not promote respect, but fear in his team. Fear is a bad feeling that causes the team to not do quality work, in addition, this type of leader promotes the dissolution of the team, which ends up defeating it.

Student A: What do you suggest, then?

Student B: I suggest a leader who promotes friendship and well-being, allowing a comfortable environment, where everyone can do their best without suffering pressure.

Student A: I think that delays the work.

Student B: On the contrary. This type of leader promotes effective and fluid work, which speeds up the completion of all activities.

Student A: This type of leader does not promote respect in the same way, but promotes admiration.

Student B: But admiration leads to respect and authoritarianism leads to abandonment.

Student A: I believe that you are right on some points, but I am still not convinced, we can meet tomorrow and deepen this discussion.

Student B: Sure.

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