In William Shakespeare¡s Macbeth, the main character, Macbeth, is a brave and loyal subject to the King of Scotland, but as the play progresses, his character begins to change drastically. Evil and unnatural powers, as well as his own desire to become king, take over his better half and eventually lead to his downfall. Three main factors that intertwine with one another that contribute to Macbeth¡s tragic end are the prophecies told by the three witches, Lady Macbeth¡s influence, and finally, Macbeth¡s excessive ambition which drove his desire to become king.
             The prophecy told by the three witches was what triggers the other factors that contribute to Macbeth¡s downfall. In the first act, Macbeth is told by the witches that he is to become the Thane of Cawdor and soon after, king. This prophecy arouses Macbeth¡s curiosity of how he can become the King of Scotland.
             ¡§Stay, you imperfect speakers. Tell me more. By
             Sinel¡s death I kno I am Thane of Glamis. But how
             of Cawdor? The Thane of Cawdor lives a prosperous
             gentleman, and to be king stands not within the prospect
             This quote shows how the witches¡ prophecy attracts Macbeth. It demonstrated how Macbeth thirsts for an answer from the witches of how is he to become the Thane of Cawdor and king. As the play continues, Macbeth slowly relies on the witches¡ prophecies. It becomes a remedy for Macbeth¡s curiosity which corrupts his character.
             One of the witches¡ prophecies becomes true when Macbeth is named the Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan. At this point, Macbeth seeks advice from his wife, Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth provides a scheme for Macbeth to assassinate the King. She is manipulative and persuasive in corrupting Macbeth¡s judgement.
             ¡§What beast was¡t then, that you break this enterprise
             to me? When you durst do it, then you were a man;
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