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Which Shakespearean character is Toshiro Mifune's role in "Throne of Blood" based on?

  • Hamlet

  • King Lear

  • Macbeth

  • Othello

Answer

Macbeth, the protagonist of William Shakespeare's renowned tragedy, serves as the inspiration for Toshiro Mifune's portrayal in Akira Kurosawa's film adaptation titled "Throne of Blood." Mifune's character, Taketoki Washizu, mirrors the ambitious and ruthless nature of Shakespeare's Macbeth, as both individuals succumb to their desires for power and ultimately face tragic consequences.
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