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Answer: A character trait we could use to describe Macbeth from what we read in Act 1, Scene 1-3 is <u>bravery</u>.
Explanation:
<em>Macbeth</em> is Shakespeare's famous play about a warrior who, driven by the witches' prophecy, wants to become a king.
In <em>Act I, Scene II</em>, the Captain retells the battle to king Duncan and describes Macbeth as 'brave'. Macbeth has been fighting for a long period of time, yet he remained courageous and did not give up until he defeated the enemy. The captain proceeds to describe how Macbeth slew Macdonwald, and stuck a sword into his stomach, putting his head on a spike afterwards.
Answer:
In A.E. Housman's poem "To an Athlete Dying Young," the poet uses the metaphor of the runner, an athlete, to represent all those who have died young while still in their prime and glory.