macbeth
From national hero to vicious tyrant; Macbeth's fall from graceIn this essay I intend to examine the play "Macbeth" and how the central character changes. I will attempt to explain these changes with reference to the events of the plot.The play is set in medieval Scotland where the Scots are under attack from the Norwegians. Macbeth, Thane of Glamis, leads the Scots to victory. Duncan, King of Scotland, is very proud of Macbeth and has a great liking to him. He is rewarded with another title Thane of Cawdor. He is seen as the saviour of Scotland.Macbeth has by three weird sisters (usually it is presumed they are witches although the play never states that they are) that he will become King of Scotland. Duncan is going to stay at Macbeth's castle, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth (his wife) plot to kill Duncan so that Macbeth can become King. Once Duncan is killed a few suspicions are raised. This leads Macbeth to go after people he feels threatened by. He ends up killing people to cover up the original crime. He declines to a very evil person.Macbeth becomes a dictator. He rules by fear, also he does not treat his men fairly. The three weird sisters have foretold Macbeth's futu
As Macbeth gained more power it made him more corrupt, it also made him do more devious, cunning and evil things to help him keep his power. He was also to apt too accepting other people's opinions, but they do say love is blind and Macbeth proved this is if his love was true for Lady Macbeth. The 3 weird sisters telling his fortune that subconsciously made him strive towards the predictions. ?'All of the morals of this play are still relevant today. Both of these are impossible to happen, from Macbeth's view so he believes he is invincible which, I think is why he became a megalomaniac. Macbeth murdered Duncan first but then he had to murder the Kings two guards to cover his deed up and then he had to murder Banquo as he had suspicions and so on. Shakespeare wrote the play for people to enjoy, but he has linked some very powerful messages in with the script. The three weird sisters were most likely to have been seen as something that could have possibly happened. Macbeth tries to kill Macduff, as he feels threatened by him even though Macduff has not done anything to Macbeth, Macbeth is just following what the prophecy said. Macbeth becomes more and more ruthless in his efforts to keep his power even though he has been told that he will fall only when "Birname wood moves to Dunsaine" and he can only be harmed by someone not born of woman. Macbeth was also very selfish, as he was not doing any good for the country although Macbeth did suffer from some guilt as he had many a sleepless night, with nightmares.
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