Fate is the strongest force in our lives however fate is more of a destination rather than a guiding outline . This happens in Macbeth when the witches tell Macbeth he will be king, but do not say how he will become king. The actions we take to reach our fate are our own choice and no matter what we do will reach our fated end. In life, fate is often set in stone and the actions we take to reach our goals can sometimes differ from our expectations. The final destination, however, will be the same. In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the protagonist, Macbeth believed he was fated to become king because of the witches prophetic visit.. However, the actions he took to reach the position of king were his choice. I chose to paint II:ii in which Macbeth himself …show more content…
I chose to do a visual art project because it allowed me to express the importance of choices and how they can be different and we will still reach our fate’s. By doing an art project it was a more effective way to visually express certain aspects of the scene(s) that would have been lost if I were to express it verbally. The painting of Macbeth killing Duncan and then to the right he has become king is visually expressing the outcome of Macbeth’s choice to kill Duncan. Below that Macbeth is shown serving Duncan and then becoming king. The dichotomy of these two scenes I have depicted shows that if Macbeth’s actions were different he still would’ve become king. This is the main focus of my project that no matter the choices you make your destiny or the outcome of something will remain the same. Macbeth is simply told by the witches he will become king he isn’t told how to become king or when he will be king. For example when the witches say,”thou shalt be king hereafter”(I.iii.53). The witches are simply telling Macbeth what is going to happen and not the actions he is supposed to take if he is supposed to take any action at …show more content…
These things best support the idea of how our choices will have the same ending, because when something is fated be a certain way the outcome is already decided. The main theme of my project is that fate is absolute no matter the actions someone might take, however people can take many different ways to get to the same place. The witches provide Macbeth with many prophecies throughout the play in which they tell him his fate. When the witches tell Macbeth,”that shalt be king hereafter”(I.III.53). The witches only tell Macbeth his fate and nothing more in his prophecy. With fate the actions someone could take could be different but the outcome would be the same so Macbeth would still have become King if his actions were
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, there is a question as to whether or not Macbeth is driven by fate or free will. The three weird sisters approach Macbeth with prophecies that will all come true in the end. It would appear that Macbeth is just following destiny at first. However, Macbeth always had a choice throughout the play to choose his own fate. Macbeth journeyed to his murderous doom through his own free choice.
Yet after his encounter with the witches, his mind was going back and forth trying to figure out how he should act upon the prophecy of becoming king! It was by then that the idea of fate had been planted into his head, and with such good title to come with it, why wouldn’t he want to believe his ‘fate’? Something that I found very interesting about the witches was that looking closely at line 24-25 when one of the witches says, "Though his bark cannot be lost, yet it shall be tempest-tossed." From what I seemed to understand, these lines seemed to really show the limitations to the witches’ powers, because they were basically saying that they could only make life rough for the clueless captain, but they could not kill him. I think that this is really important to all the people who thought that the witches had ‘written out’ Macbeth’s fate because in the same way as the previous stated scene they can tempt Macbeth with predictions about his future, but they cannot make him choose evil. Meaning that in this scene, one of the conflicts is obviously fate vs. free will! All the witches really did was find a way of stirring up evil, by tempting Macbeth into choosing to opt for evil instead of good. “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me, without my stir.” (Act 1. Scene iii. Line 10). Here, Macbeth seems content to leave his future to "chance." If "chance" will have
Fate is our future. I believe in fate and that our life is decided even before we are born. In Macbeth, though, Macbeth's fate was not determined of him becoming king. By hearing the witches prophesying about him being king, he wanted it so badly that he made things happen to become king. “Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none: So all hail, Macbeth and Banquo (Shakespeare 11)!” At the beginning of this scene the witches were talking and then Macbeth and Banquo appeared. The witches told Macbeth that he would become king. Macbeth doubted it at first and thought that it could never be true, but started to think of how nice it would be to be king. Then he got it engraved in his head that he would and went into action to do it. Ross
Fate vs Free Will is one of the most oft used literary techniques in writing. It is never more evident than in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth. The major theme of the story Macbeth is whether or not the story is fueled by the free will of Macbeth, or by his fate. Are the events in Macbeth a result of his mentality and outlook on life, or were they going to happen no matter what? Almost every major event that takes place can be traced back to this question. It can be viewed in different ways, and most people have their own opinions. Dissecting this question is a part of what makes teaching Macbeth still have so much value to this day. But there is a clear answer to this question upon further dissection. The story of Macbeth is fueled by his free
Outline Thesis: One must view the play as a vision that a person's fortune can be changed by events and choices. I. Introduction II. The witches foretold Macbeth's fortune to be king (Act1, Scene iii, L50) A. Choice - Macbeth decided to kill the king ( Act 2, Scene ii, L33-65) B. Event - Lady Macbeth persuaded Macbeth ( Act1, Scene vii, L35-46) III. Macbeth became the king (Act iii, Scene I, L20-30)
In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, changes happen. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is a well liked and good man of Scotland, who turns into an evil, cold hearted, murderer by the end. His rewards and punishments could have been predetermined by fate, but the actions he took to get to get those rewards and punishments were determined by Macbeth’s free will. In Macbeth, he attempts to control the future and hide the past by listening to other people and committing multiple murders of innocent people.
Throughout the play “Macbeth” Shakespeare uses multiple examples of strong diction, paradox, metaphors, and imagery to demonstrate the theme that fate is inevitable. These examples also help emphasize that the witches are in control of Macbeth's severe and hostile actions throughout the tragic play. Without the witches prophecies the idea of murder would have never crossed Macbeth’s mind. After the witches informed Macbeth that he would soon become king he was willed to do anything to make sure this bizarre prophecy would come true.
Thereby, Shakespeare demonstrates that people can not overpower fate, they can only wait for the fulfillment, whether good or bad. People who believe in fate wonder how much a higher power predetermines their destiny. “If chance will have me king, why, chance may/crown me/Without my stir” (I.iv.157-159). Shakespeare raises questions about the extent that MacBeth manipulates his actions.
The concept of fate involves the development of certain events through destiny, beyond an individual’s control and depended upon by individuals within their life choices. Though this particular concept is kept in mind by many, some individuals interpret fate as only the manipulation of the mind in making their choices. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the prominent theme fate vs. free will is recognized and is significant as each character follows through with their own destiny. This theme is recognized through Macbeth as he follows through with his desires for success as he strives for power and the ultimate authority. The significant concept of fate is first recognized through the appearance of the witches, it is then where Macbeth receives the idea of fate and the excellent label it presents.
Fate is one person's destiny, it cannot be understood by mere mortals but a greater power beyond human comprehension. Fate is so powerful that it controls a person's outcome on life before it happens. Many people become victims of fate in which they catch a glimpse of what their future is going to look like, but do not totally grasp the outcome. Macbeth cannot fully comprehend the possible outcome of his fate because he is mortal, and therefore is a victim to his power driven quest and his ultimate fate. Many have been said to agree with this statement. For example, as stated in Shakespeare A to Z, "The Witches are an enactment of the irrational. The supernatural world if terrifying because it is beyond human control, and in the play it is
In Macbeth, The three witches revealed prophesies to Macbeth that seemed to unfold in the end. At first, it appeared that Macbeth fate is coming true; however, it was Macbeth’s free will that grant all prophecies to come true. In act one, scene three, lines 49-51, the three witches set up Macbeth’s fate by announcing prophecies. “THIRD WITCH: All hail, Macbeth, thou shalt be king hereafter! […]
Fate has sundry meanings. One of the meanings of fate: power that predetermines events. Destiny’s definition suggests that events will occur and do not change. Whatever unravels in life cannot change by mankind. The statement has undivulged meanings; fate has the opportunity to change if the person wants events to end differently. However, wrong decisions will only seal fate. In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, The fate becomes confirmed through Lady Macbeth wanting more power, Macbeth’s inner conflict, and the three witches tricking Macbeth and leading him to his demise.
Throughout life, many of us will find ourselves in some of the worst situations that leave us wondering who’s to blame. The truth is that the misfortunes that befall us are due to our own actions and sometimes due to fate or bad luck. Fate is one person's destiny and it can not be understood by simple mortals but a greater power beyond human comprehension. Fate is so powerful that it can control a person's outcome on life before it happens. Many people tend to become victims of fate in which they catch a glimpse of what their future is going to look like, but do not totally take hold of the outcome. Macbeth can not fully realize the possible outcome of his fate because he is human, and therefore is a victim to his power driven
Shakespeare’s Macbeth represents how the burdensome decisions made by characters in the play during their pursuit for power determines their destiny.
Throughout this tragic play by Shakespeare, Macbeth is faced with the question of fate or free will. While fate is a force or power that predetermines events, free will is the ability to decide actions according to oneself (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Throughout the play, Macbeth’s choices were influenced by many other characters which in turn alter his future. In the opening of the play, there were the 3 witches who sparked his initial interest to become King. Then came Lady Macbeth who, by telling him her opinion and persuading him, gave him the idea to kill King Duncan. But in the end it was his own ambition which resulted in his death, because as the play progressed Macbeth’s character took a drastic turn from good to evil. Even though the witches and Lady Macbeth also played a great role in his decisions, they didn 't force him to commit any of the crimes, and so ultimately it was his own choices that led to his downfall.