Lady Macbeth As A Hero In William Shakespeare's Play

Generally in stories a hero is introduced; someone who overcomes all their obstacles

and is not destined for a downfall by a force of nature – assuring their presence on earth.

However the hero is different in the play "Macbeth" written by William Shakespeare, an

English poet (1564-1616) that tells the story of a man named Macbeth. His journey

begins when he receives a prophecy by three psychic witches revealing the future

information that he will become king of Cawdor. Thus, Macbeth is willing to do

whatever it takes to uphold the throne. Macbeth started off with heroic qualities in the

beginning of the play, but with the external & natural forces, Lady Macbeth's theory,

and Macbeth's powerful ambition it led to his downfall followed …show more content…

Hence, even if he maneuvers a way

to keep the throne as soon as he and Macduff encounter he is set for a downfall

and the biggest tragedy of all, his death, is awaiting him.

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Lady Macbeth's doubt against Macbeth's ambition was evident in the play. What

showcased her thoughts to the next level is what she theoreticized after she

read the letter.

Glamis thou art, and Cawdor, and shalt be what thou art promised, yet do I fear thy; nature it is too full o'th'milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way. Thou wouldst be great, art not without ambition, but without the illness should attend it. What thou wouldst highly, that wouldst so holily; wouldst

not play false" (5.1.4-9).

Lady Macbeth believes that Macbeth has heroic qualities and doesn’t lack ambition,

however, she worries Macbeth will not have what it takes to claim the throne. Reason

being because if he wants something, he's too scared to do what it takes to get it, he

wants it to be already done for him. This foreshadows that he won't be strong

enough to uphold the throne which will open the way for his destruction.

Macbeth's powerful ambition is the most conspicuous factor that led …show more content…

He forces his

intuition and this intensifies his downfall because he faces – in his perspective an

undefeatable war. Concluding to his obliteration which is his death, meaning he is

no longer the hero; he is a tragic hero.

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Macbeth was destined for an overthrow by forces that were untamable, his death was

awaiting, forming Macbeth into a tragic hero. Natural and external forces signaled

Macbeth's future and it was all impossible to ignore. Lady Macbeth's theory

foreshadowed the end result. Macbeth's ambition was too powerful that it got

in the way of his ability to listen, causing his destruction. The title of king is granted to

a person who has the potential to be one. Qualities such as to be truthful, kind, wise,

brave, honest etc, people are born with, no matter how much ambition one possesses, the

throne belongs to the one who was made for