In Williams Shakespeare's Macbeth, One explores the tragic story of a man's heroic acts lost in oblivion due to his ambition of power. How much is too much? In the case of Macbeth who once thought as a "Nobleman" for his honor and pride to the country of Scotland, to a "hellhound". Throughout this story Macbeth play's the character of the tragic hero. It's a tragedy because his actions of courage and pride were lost because of the evil influences by the witches and even his love the beautiful Lady Macbeth. So from these individuals, prophecies and influences caused this man to lose his dignity and image in return of power.
             Macbeth's achievements of beating Norway and the discovery to Macdonwald's treason made Macbeth a man of wisdom and respect. This was the prime of his success as a nobleman, before the encounter to the witches as Macbeth was prophesized to be thane of Cawdor. Although Macbeth laughed at this "prospect of belief" he was later exposed to the truth, which made him imagine such "Horrid images". After the reality of being Thane of Cawdor Macbeth began to want the horrid image come to life as he plots the death of Duncan while his visit at Inverness. Macbeth struggle of good and evil began with him when he decides to withdraw from the "horrid deed" as he reminds himself of his kinsman ship to the king and of all the deeds he has achieved to reach such honors. Here is the influence of his wife is brought upon him as he was questioned of his man hood. "Art thou afeard To be the same in thine own act and valor thou art in desire?" As lady Macbeth calls Macbeth a coward for his unwillingness to kill Duncan. This will induce Macbeth to commit the murder. The "horrid deed" has proven the second prophecy true. Macbeth, although very at fault for the king's death now acknowledges the consequences to come. "I ...