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Macbeth is one of the protagonist in a Shakespeare play "Macbeth". Jack is also a protagonist in the novel "Lord of the travel". The following essay will outline the differences and similarities of these two characters. There are five similarities between Jack and Macbeth. Firstly, they were both attracter of some kind. Jack was a leader of a choir group while Macbeth was a co-leader of Duncans army. Secondly, they were brave. Jack was brave, he went up to the top of the hill by himself and searched for the beast. Macbeth was brave too, he won the battle in the beginning of the story. Thirdly, they were both ambitious. Jack was the leader of the hunting party in the beginning of the story, but he wanted to become the leader of the entire group on the island. Macbeth wanted to become the king of Scotland after having the conversation with the three witches. Fourthly, they both became more cruel as they gained more power. afterwards Jack formed his ow n group and set up a camp on Castle Rock, he became more cruel than before. For Macbeth, he hesitated half-dozen times before killing Duncan. But when he planned to kill Banquo and Macduffs family, he didnt hesitated and killed them without regret. Lastly, they were both superstitious. Jack was superstitious, he worshipped the Lord of the Flies and held a ritual dance around the camp fire after sacrificing the pig. For Macbeth, he believed in the fortune telling of the three witches. (Quote altogether hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Glamis. All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor. All hail Macbeth, that should become king here after.) There are five differences between Jack and Macbeth. Firstly, their ages were different. Jack was a teen while Macbeth was an adult with a wife. Secondly, they have different endings. Macbeth was killed in the end of the story while Jack was rescued. Thirdly, Jack kills to consolidate his power while Macbeth kills to ach ievement his goal. Jacks goal was achieved in the middle of the story, he had to maintain his power over others. For Macbeth, he had to kill other people in order to have a chance