Question

the tragedy of macbeth, act ii, by william shakespeare enrichment: career in the military in the tragedy of macbeth, king duncan has a strong, well - trained military force to back him. this is necessary for him to conquer rebellious forces that might attempt to strip him of power. macbeth is a wealthy landowner, but he is also in military service to king duncan. he holds the rank of captain. several clues in your reading so far have shown that captain is a high rank within king duncans service. a. directions: on the lines below, list the possible advantages and disadvantages of macbeths rank within the kings army. 1. possible advantages: 2. possible disadvantages: b. directions: now think about the advantages and disadvantages involved in todays american military service. a career in the military can offer great educational opportunities. recruits can earn money toward college tuition by serving in the army, air force, marines, navy, or coast guard. once they have completed service, they can either go on to nonmilitary careers or continue to rise in rank within the military. if a person chooses a military career, he or she will find that opportunities vary according to rank. salaries and benefits increase as personnel move up in the hierarchy. research a career in one of the branches of the military. then, in the table below, list some of the advantages and disadvantages to pursuing such a career. advantages disadvantages

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(a) Possible advantages of Macbeth's rank: Higher - status within the kingdom, more influence, better pay and resources, access to important military and political information.
(b) Possible disadvantages of Macbeth's rank: Higher risk in battles, responsibility for the lives of soldiers under his command, potential jealousy from others, more pressure to perform well in military campaigns.
(c) Advantages of a modern - day American military career: Educational opportunities, money for college tuition, career advancement options, good salaries and benefits as one rises in rank.
(d) Disadvantages of a modern - day American military career: Risk of being deployed to dangerous areas, long periods away from family, strict discipline and rules, potential for physical and mental health issues due to combat or stress.