Deterioration of Macbeth
In all the tragic poems written throughout history, the main character or the hero of the story always has a flaw that causes his or her final downfall. Since Macbeth is no exception, as the rest of the tragic heroes, his weakness causes him not only a breakdown, but also his death. Macbeth character deteriorates completely through out the story due to a moral conflict caused by his ambition, and it is this lust for power what ruins him. At the beginning of the story, Shakespeare presents to the reader a great character. Many people esteem this character, including the King and his son, after the war where he had a remarkable contribution. Macbeth is then full of pride, intrepid and courageous. He was able to save the life of the king's son and this gave him a respectable reputation. "Malcolm: This is the sergeant who like a good and hardy soldier fought 'against my captivity. Hail brave friend! Say to the king the knowledge of the broil as you didst leave it."(I, 2, 4-6) He has a very strong personality due to the self-esteem he has developed and because he is appreciated and loved by everyone. Up until this point Macbeth has never even thought of changing his position i
"The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap, for in my way it lies. If good, why do I yield to that suggestion whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs. They have made themselves, and that their fitness now does unmake you. Once Macbeth consents to murder Duncan, he takes his first step on his path towards destruction. I see thee still, And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood, Which was not so before. "(V, 5, 16-18) This concern makes him totally careless, and it is what finally makes him fall. She turns her noble husband into a cold-blooded killer. "Lady Macbeth: What beast was 't then that made you break this enterprise to me? When you durst do it, then you were a man, and to be more than what you were, you would be so much more the man. "She should have died hereafter; There would have been a time for such a word. He disregards his former friends so he may achieve his goals. Come what come may, Time and the hour runs through the roughest day. "All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!" (I, 3, 48-50) He is confused and even thought the idea of becoming a king is appealing for him he feels it cannot happen since there are other people in his way.
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