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Similarities Between Macbeth And Oj Simpson

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A mix between being power hungry and selfishness can lead to destruction and mass chaos. Both Macbeth and Orenthal James Simpson, nicknamed “The Juice” displayed these traits, which later lead them to face their consequences. Macbeth killed to gain power for himself, and so did O.J Simpson. Both men were dominated by their power hungry and selfishness, which lead to the death of Macbeth and Nicole Brown. Macbeth and O.J Simpson show similar qualities such as power hungry, selfishness, and both were well trusted prior to the murders. In fact Macbeth had earned the title “Thane of Cawdor” and O.J Simpson had earned the Heisman Award for the University of Southern California. Unfortunately both of their achievements would mean nothing later on in life. …show more content…

O.J Simpson is the best person in today’s world to compare to Macbeth. O.J Simpson killed for his own selfishness much like Macbeth. O.J Simpson and Nicole brown where always having problems with each other, it was an on and off relationship and eventually they got married. Later on Nicole had filed to have a divorce. After the talk of divorce she was found dead in her Brentwood, Los Angeles home along with her friend, Ronald “Ron” Goldman. Reports believe O.J Simpson killed her for the selfish act of him wanting custody of the children instead of Nicole. He never had a reason for killing Ron. After nine months in court O.J Simpson was acquitted in the high profile criminal trial for the brutal murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman, but was later found responsible for their deaths in a civil trial. So Macbeth had his own selfish act of killing Duncan so he would be crowned king. When the witches told Macbeth that he would become king he wanted to make it happen for himself so he killed King

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