Macbeth Essay

Unraveling the heartbreaking pattern: exploring the depths of Macbeth's tragedy How the themes of tragic flaw and guilt follow Macbeth throughout the play, resulting in his tragic death and the deaths of others. The tragedy of the Shakespeare play; the play follows the life of Macbeth, a Scottish general. The play explores themes such as superstition, fate or free will. murder, and guilt of murder. The story of Macbeth shows the tragic downfall of Scottish general Macbeth. He is so infatuated with the prospect of becoming king that he will do anything to gain power, even if it’s morally wrong. His infatuation with power is first shown in Act 1, scene 3 when Macbeth says: “And Thane of Cawdor too. Went it not so?” This moment is significant

Macbeth carries out the prophecy by killing the king. This is shown in Act 2, Scene 2. “I have done the deed, Didst thou not hear a noise.” Macbeth says to his wife. His carelessness and relaxed manner shows just how corrupt he has become. The idea of becoming king consumed his every thought. Despite being deeply corrupted, Macbeth does experience intense guilt after murdering the king. To the point where he begins to hallucinate. Macbeth realizes the consequences of his actions. His remorse is shown in act 2, scene 2 when he hears a voice say “sleep no more; Macbeth does murder sleep.” This symbolizes Macbeth grappling with immense guilt, he realizes after committing such an act, that he has not only betrayed his king but also destroyed his own personal well being. This line shows that Macbeth's remorse will continue to haunt him. In Act 2 Scene 2 he says, “I’ll go no more, I am afraid to think what I have done; I look on’t again I dare not. Macbeth expresses his reluctance to face the scene of the crime; he is filled with horror at the thought of what he did and he refuses to face it. He is beginning to realize the impact this act of immorality will have on his future. Macbeth expresses his guilt multiple times. As does his wife, he. His guilt will eventually result in his tragic death. To bring this to a close, Macbeth is a tragic story following the themes of tragic flaw and guilt, Macbeth's deep rooted flaws resulting in his untimely death. He was so consumed with guilt that it was eating him