Macbeth by Shakespeare takes place in medieval Scotland during a war with Norway where Macbeth, a war hero, is approached by some witches that give him a prophecy of his future as king. Despite his confusion, Macbeth is enticed by their words and begins his plan to bring the prophecy to reality. Throughout the play, Macbeth’s actions are controlled by the emotions of greed, fear, and jealousy.
"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed." - Mahatma Gandhi. Macbeth is a greedy person like us all but he unlike most of us is willing to cross anyline to get what he wants. Macbeth was willing to kill someone he considered a dear friend to gain more power as well as killing Duncan's servants to frame them. His greed out-weighed his loyalty for his king and friend showing how much he’s willing to do to accomplish his selfish goal. Macbeth is so greedy that he’d turn against his own best friend to keep his position as king. “Both of you Know Banquo was your enemy. Both Murderers. True, my lord. Macbeth. So is he mine” (Shakespeare.3.1.113) Macbeth pays murders to kill Banquo and
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Because of this he also killed the servants. When told of Banquo's death he is seemingly delighted but upon return he sees Banquo's ghost. Macbeth’s repressed guilt shows up as a ghost that steals his seat from him. He tells him to leave and cease bothering him, representing how he doesn't want to feel guilty but the ghost doesn't leave until Lady Macbeth takes him out of the room. Macbeth’s guilt pressures him to face consequences and shows his lack of