Through Shakespeare's soliloquies the audience hears the characters' inner most thoughts and desires. The audience learns the character's true feelings and intentions, which other characters in the play may not be aware of . Thus at times creating dramatic irony. In "Macbeth" the audience learns that Macbeth's character may be brave and physically strong when on the battlefield, but he is also ambitious, selfish and morally weak. As can been seen in his soliloquy in Act 1 …showed first 75 words of 343 total…

…showed last 75 words of 343 total…shall blow the horrid deed in every eye...". he recognises the importance of doing what is right, Macbeth realises he would be betraying his king as he not only refers to Duncan as his kinsman , but also recognizes he is Duncan's subject and host. Thus as according to the customs of the Middle Ages, Macbeth's castle should be Duncan's sanctuary, where he is protected from danger. Instead Macbeth will be using this trust against him.