Macbeth the main character in the play deceives most of the noblemen upon killing king Duncan. While talking to lady Macbeth his partner in crime he exclaims “I have done the deed” (2.2.15). Referring to killing king Duncan and he did it. His destruction comes later at the play when macduff kills him ending his time at the throne. Macbeth also deceives the noblemen once again when sending murders to kill Banquo and his son Fleance the prophesied king. After banquo is murdered a ghost appears at a dinner party Macbeth was hosting Macbeth seeing the ghost states “Were the graced person of our Banquo visit” (3.4.41). This is destructive toward Macbeth because when he starts seeing the ghost the noblemen begin to think he is ill or he could be hiding something. This is also destructive toward Macbeth causing him to feel guilt for what he has done to his old friend. …show more content…
They deceive Banquo and Macbeth when they tell him that Macbeth will be king, and Banquo's son will be king one day too the witch shouts “All hail Macbeth, thou shalt be king” (1.3.50). After this prophecy Macbeth feels the need to kill Banquo and Fleance to make sure he will stay king and his sons therefore destroying Banquo. The witches again deceive Macbeth when saying “Beware Macduff,” (4.1.71). Then telling Macbeth “none of woman born Shall harm Macbeth”(4.1.81-82). When this happens Macbeth thinks he is safe from Macduff and everyone else; however in the end this ends up destroying macbeth in the end of the play with Macduff causing his