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Moral issues today have much in common with those prevalent in Macbeth **(Underline or italicize the title of the play)**. Most of these moral issues are directly related to the running of the United States government and its goals in the invasion or **(of)** Iraq, namely the goal of comandeering **(spelling mistake)** the oil reserves. While both our current government and Macbeth know that what they are doing is wrong, in their opinions the ends justify the means.The idea in Macbeth **(underline)** that Macbeth could not at a certain point in the play back out of his plan is also relatable to the Iraq war situation, as we have committed ourself **(ourselves)** so much that at this point it is all but impossible to back out. **(Good point!)** Many of Macbeth’s moral issues begin with the plan to kill King Duncan. Macbeth and his wife decide to murder him in his sleep while he stays at Macbeth’s castle. After hatching this plot**** Macbeth begins to have many doubts and second thoughts. He says to himself:**(change colon to comma)** **(")**This Duncan hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been so clear in his great office, that his virtues will plead like angels trumpet-tongued against the deep damnation of his taking off. **(Move period and insert quotes)** (1.7.16-20) **(You also need to use the slash / to indicate the end of a line.)** Macbeth admits that Duncan has been a terrific King, and killing him is not the right **(huh?)**. He is only considering this act because of his own [|ambition]. To make things worse, he might only be trying to convince himself of his manhood. Lady Macbeth baits him into the murder by saying **** “When you durst do it, then you were a man/And to be more than what you were, you would/Be so much more than the man” (7.1.49-51). These quotes seem to reflect the views on the war in Iraq. Many people believe that our country knows it is the wrong thing to do,**(change to a semicolon and place a comma after however)** however we continue because it would hurt our image to admit fault. Another issue for many Americans is the purity of our involvement in the Middle East. Many believe the government was merely looking for an excuse to get its hands on [|foreign oil]. There is much suspicion of [|moral order] **(suspicion of moral order? - This is awkward wording.)** in Macbeth **(underline)** as well. Soon after capturing the crown, Macbeths **('s)** most trusted ally questions him. Banquo says **** “Thou hast it now: King, Cawdor, Glamis, all/As the weird sisters promised, and I fear/Thou play’dst most foully for’t” (2.1.1-3). There is also concern that because the United States is so involved and focused on oil, that it has forgotten many virtues. As the play continues, Macbeth becomes less and less aware of his conscious **(conscience)**. In fear of Macduff he decides to murder his family, and not once does his **(he)** consider the moral implications. He says, “Seize upon Fife; give to th’edge o’th’sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls/That trace him in his line” (4.1.151-53). The issues of Iraq sometimes stretch beyond the morality of war. Similar to Macbeth, the public seems as concerned with the construction of [|President Bush] **(construction of Predisent Bush - What does this mean?)** as it does with peace. As Macduff stated, “Not in the legions/Of horrid hell can come a devil more damned” (4.3.55-6). He swears that his only focus for the duration of the battle will be Macbeth. This same focus often fall**(s)** on the president, since many people would do anything to get him [|out of office]. **(Your point in this paragraph is weak. You need to explain more thoroughly.)** Macbeth **(underline)** relates in many ways to modern society. Although logically the US government and Macbeth may have different perspectives, in actuality their reasons for their actions are morally similar. Both Macbeth and our government act based not on the basis of whether or not their reason is just, but on the outcome of their actions. The government believes that by invading the Middle East we can acquire oil, just as Macbeth murdered Duncan to become king. The action is not justifiable, but the outcome is worth the morally weak action. This is the basis on which our government and Macbeth **(underline)** are based on **(delete this preposition)**. References: http://macbethproject.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/macbeth+pro.doc