Macbeth Argumentative Essay
In William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth, the three weird sisters utter the peculiar line,
"When shall we three meet again in thunder, lightning, or rain?" (1. 1. 1-2). What follows is even stranger. The witches prophesize that Macbeth will become "Thane of Cawdor, and King" (1. 3.
48-50). Although Macbeth is initially perplexed by the prophecies, he soon realizes that he is unsure of how he will become Thane of Cawdor and king, as the current king is alive and well and happens to be his cousin. Despite this, Macbeth becomes obsessed with gaining power and ultimately is responsible for the deaths of the king and Banquo. There are three reasons why
Macbeth is to blame for his downfall. Firstly, he orders Banquo's death.
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Lastly, he actively seeks out the three weird sisters who give him the prophecies that set his tragic fate in motion.
Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation where you were asked to do something that you knew was morally wrong? It's a challenging predicament to be in, and one that can have long-lasting consequences. In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, we see Macbeth grappling with a similar dilemma. Lady Macbeth reads a letter from her husband detailing his encounter with witches and their prophecy; she becomes concerned that Macbeth lacks the necessary ruthlessness to see it through. Lady Macbeth tries to convince Macbeth to kill King
Duncan. Unfortunately, Macbeth succumbs to her influence and carries out the murder, ultimately bearing the responsibility for his actions.
Have you ever considered the saying, "You are the company you keep"? This rings true in the tragic story of Macbeth, where he undergoes a profound change and becomes a greedy and unrecognizable version of himself. Macbeth's descent into murderous behavior, such as killing his closest friend Banquo, leaves him consumed with guilt and regret. As the story progresses,
Macbeth experiences hallucinations of Banquo's ghost, while Lady Macbeth orders everyone