Throughout one's life, a time comes where they are faced with compelling circumstances fueled by their desire. When faced with such uncertainty individuals’ are left questioning what they are willing to give up rather than, what they are willing to do to achieve their ambition. Depending on the choice one makes, not only is the course of their life changed, but who they become as people. In The Tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare such is depicted by the lead character Macbeth. Macbeth’s thirst of ambition fueled by his self-interests leads him to overshadow his morals, in order to succeed as king, ultimately leading to his downfall. Macbeth’s hamartia of ambition is seen overpowering his own righteous morals continuously throughout the play. Beginning with the prophecies told to him by the three witches and his decision to follow through with them, then as Macbeth becomes skeptical of his own family, friends, and allies, leads him …show more content…
It leads Macbeth to an extent where he becomes doubtful of those around him, including those he views as allies. Banquo, who Macbeth views as his best man is who he becomes most fearful of. As, Banquo is present when the three witches state Macbeth’s prophecy and the role Banquo plays in it, becoming the father of kings. Macbeth suspicions were correct as Banquo begins to believe Macbeth was the only one with the motive to murder King Duncan. In order to save not only himself but his power, Macbeth makes the haste decision of sending two murders to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance who was able to escape the murder. However, in order to ease Macbeth’s guilt and pariona he begins to reassure himself that he did not commit such heinous acts for his own self-desires but for the good of Banquo’s sons. As the murder of Duncan, allows for Banquo's sons to be able to obtain the crown, since Macbeth had no sons to pass his legacy forward