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Ignorance In Macbeth By William Shakespeare

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Ginny Davenport
Mrs. Seifert
English
10 March 2023
Macbeth’s fall from the throne of prosperity.
Shakespeare’s play called Macbeth shows the desire, distress, and ignorance of a tyrant. A tyrant whose desire causes him distress throughout the play. Thinking only in his favor. Macbeth’s ignorance becomes his downfall. Macbeth is told a prophecy of great fortune, but not lasting. Macbeth becomes overwhelmed with desire to change the prophecy in his favor. Ignoring the warning signs as prophecy comes to fruition. Macbeth’s endeavor is influenced by his desire, distress, and ignorance. Throughout the play, Macbeth’s actions are being controlled by the emotions of desire, distress, and ignorance.
In the beginning, Macbeth meets three witches who …show more content…

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