William Shakespeare’s Macbeth is a timeless play that continues to captivate audiences with its themes of power, ambition, and betrayal. Macbeth is a tragedy about a Scottish general, Macbeth, who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become the king of Scotland. He becomes consumed by ambition and, with the help of his wife, Lady Macbeth, murders the king and takes the throne. Throughout the play, Macbeth's character undergoes significant changes as he becomes increasingly paranoid and ruthless While Macbeth shares similarities with the other characters in the play, such as their desire for power, each character has distinct qualities that set them apart from one another. Through an examination of their motivations, relationships, and actions, it becomes clear that Macbeth's journey is unique, complex, and tragic …show more content…
Lady Macbeth is more ambitious than Macbeth, and she is the one who convinces him to kill King Duncan. Lady Macbeth urges Macbeth to be more aggressive and take control of the situation. For example, in Act 1, Scene 5, Lady Macbeth says, "Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o' the milk of human kindness. To catch the nearest way: thou wouldst be great; Art not without ambition, but without the illness should attend it" (1.5.15-19). In contrast, Macbeth is initially hesitant to commit murder, and he expresses his doubts about the plan. For example, in Act 1, Scene 7, Macbeth says, "If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly" (1.7.1-2). This shows that Macbeth is conflicted and unsure about what he is