Written by William Shakespeare, the tragedy “Macbeth” is written dramatizing the consequences of physical and mental effects of greedy ambition on those who seek power for their own benefit. Throughout this play Shakespeare focuses on the downfall of Macbeth, the main character of whom the play portrays. In beginning Macbeth is praised for being a great knight, and is honored by the king, Duncan; however, Macbeth had spoke to witches who told him that he was destined to be a great king. Macbeth then tells his wife, Lady Macbeth, of this prophecy, she then proclaims that he must kill Duncan. Macbeth, thus feeling the need to fulfill this prophecy, attacks Duncan and murders him. As the story continues Macbeth faces grief, regret, and deranged upon his actions. Though Macbeth is to blame for his own actions, Lady Macbeth and the witches had a great impact on his downfall as well. Therefore; Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, and the witches are all to blame for Macbeth’s downfall. …show more content…
Macbeth knowing his actions were wrong, begins to become paranoid; afraid that someone might come to take his title the same way he took King Duncan’s. As Macbeth grows throughout the story he becomes a negligent murderer, and while continuing to murder he loses sight of his humanity. As this tragedy continues however; Macbeth become too ambitious too allow his conscience to stop him from murdering all those that he fear will ruin him. As his downfall slowly comes to an end he begins to show signs of relief, he no longer has to lie and hide things from anyone