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Macbeth Fate Vs Free Will

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One can see that fate and free will both have their proper places within the context of Shakespeare's play. Both themes contribute to Macbeth’s personality and overall character but one stands tall above the other. Said theme is most certainly Free Will. Within the context of the narrative, free will is far more important to the story. While fate drives Macbeth to perform the actions he does throughout the story, said actions are still of his own free will. Free will is much more important to the story because it is a theme that is the direct result of Macbeth’s own character. Macbeth’s insecurities are what fuels his rather vilinious mindset. “Macbeth may be fated to be king, but he decides all on his own that he will murder Duncan in order
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