Who Is Responsible For Macbeth's Downfall

In many famous novels, oftentimes a seemingly positive trait can lead to a negative outcome. Shakespeare focused on the ambition that was one of the key factors that led to Macbeth's downfall. Macbeth became so corrupted over power he was so ambitious to be king and was holding all his trust in the prophecies. He became unable to control his crave for power and his wife Lady Macbeth agreed on the murder. Together they formed a plan to take power of the throne by Killing King Duncan. They planned to frame the servants by giving them large portions of alcohol. In drama, tragic heroes are defined as characters whose flaws or ambitions lead to their downfall. Macbeth’s manipulation by Lady Macbeth and his ambition are what leads to his downfall. His downfall advances the theme that the idea of power can corrupt people enabling them to forget about

Macbeth does not know that what the witches are saying is true. The Witches motivated Macbeth to continue believing such dangerous lies which pushed him into a narcissistic rampage. During one of the prophecies one of the witches said “All halt Macbeth,that shall be king hereafter”. This prophecy turned Macbeth corrupt over power and having complete control over everyone around him. Lady Macbeth becomes seduced to the idea of being queen and having power over the throne which motivates her ambition. Later Macbeth reconsiders killing Duncan because he thought the king's son Malcolm was a threat to the throne. Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth by becoming hostile,and challenging his manhood by saying “When you durst do it,then you are a man.” Macbeth began feeling a lack of motivation and said “I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself and falls on the' other.” Macbeth illustrates the ambition that is driving his intent but the lack of motivation he is