MacBeth's
In the play Macbeth, by Shakespeare the main character Macbeth changes from a well-regarded and loyal soldier of the Scottish king to a murderous tyrant. At the start of the play Macbeth is courageous, ambitious, superstitious and devoted to his wife. These characteristics are shown through the victory against the rebels, Macbeth's trust in the witches, and his letter to his wife. In the second half of the play Macbeth becomes cruel and treacherous, insecure, and distant from Lady Macbeth. The events that show this change are the murders Macbeth commits, his voluntary return to the witches, and his reaction to his wife's death. One of the first events of the play occurs when King Duncan's army, led by Macbeth and Banquo defeat the rebels. Macbeth fought ferociously, risking his own life to save his country. King Duncan praises "noble" Macbeth. Macbeth is seen as a strong soldier who is loyal and courageous, a truly heroic figure. To Duncan he was the "worthiest cousin"; to the wounded sergeant "Valour's minion"; to Banquo, "My noble partner". King Duncan cannot reward him enough for all he has done. "More is thy due than more than all can pay."(Duncan, Act 1, Scene 4, Line 21). Macbeth is made Thane of Cawdor, but begins
However, Macbeth begins to act alone, and Lady Macbeth loses her control over him. He is very hesitant about killing the king though, showing he has a conscience. Banquo realizes that there must be a trick hidden in the witches' prophecies, but Macbeth refuses to accept it. But Macbeth is still a tragic hero because he reveals to us that he is suffering a living hell, without the blessing of sleep "that knits up the ravell'd sleave of care". "(MacBeth, Act 5, Scene 5, Lines 117-118). " He does not need to be urged to the deed in planning the murder of Banquo and of Fleance. Another characteristic of Macbeth is his striving ambition and curious nature, which leads him and his partner Banquo to the witches who tell him a prophecy. Together they plot to murder Duncan. Later, Macbeth becomes distant and cold towards Lady Macbeth. Macbeth fears Banquo because he recognizes in him a moral courage, which he lacked. Macbeth becomes cruel and treacherous; the voice of conscience within him is gone; he no longer hesitates to follow courses of evil: "The very firstlings of my heart shall be The firstlings of my hand. He is not lied to by the witches, but tricked.
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