Macbeth and Free Will When a child breaks something and blames it on their imaginary friend, not many people believe them. The same should go for Macbeth. Many claim that his actions are caused by a curse, fate, or some other powerful force. While other do influence Macbeth’s actions, such as the weird sister and Lady Macbeth, he is still responsible for everything he did. Macbeth comes up with the idea of murder, doesn’t listen to his conscience, and allows himself to become invested in the prophecy; ultimately, Macbeth is responsible for all of his actions. Initially, the weird sisters give Macbeth a prophecy, but do not suggest the murder of Duncan. “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!” Macbeth is greatly affected by this prophecy, and promptly becomes obsessed. He quickly devises a treacherous plan to kill Duncan. Macbeth’s murder of the king was not the idea of the weird sisters, but Macbeth himself. …show more content…
Lady Macbeth is completely sure that murder is the only way for the prophecy to unfold, so she is accusing Macbeth of being weak and unmanly. She also implies that she is more reliable and manly. “I have given suck, and know how tender ’tis to love the babe that milks me. I would, while it was smiling in my face, have plucked my nipple from his boneless gums and dashed the brains out, had I so sworn as you have done to this.” Macbeth lets Lady Macbeth’s bullying get to him and does what she says instead of trusting his