Macbeth Character Analysis

    Guilt, power, and vengefulness are only a few examples of what drives our actions. No person is born guilty, power-hungry, or craving revenge. The need to satisfy those feelings is developed because of what has influenced them in the past. In the tragedy Macbeth, William Shakespeare perfectly captures the very essence of what makes us human. It provides the idea that there are forces that can encourage an individual’s actions. This is shown through the characters Macduff, Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth.

Whilst the character of Macbeth is initially portrayed as a noble kinsman, his ambition and motivation, directly influenced by the witches and Lady Macbeth, ultimately transforms him into a corrupt and ruthless tyrant. William Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy “Macbeth” clearly depicts this notion of change, illustrated through Shakespeare's utilisation of literary techniques. The tragic downfall of Macbeth is mainly attributed to Macbeth’s own greed and hubris.

Throughout the book, as Macbeth continues to progress in power, it seems as though his morals fade away while dark and destructive ideas spread through him quickly. While Macbeth contemplates his first evil deed of killing Duncan, he often talk’s himself into doing it, or gets outside persuasion to gain the courage that he is lacking. After talking to Lady Macbeth about how he has to murder Duncan, he exclaims, “I am settled and bend up / Each corporal agent to this terrible feat. / Away and mock the time with the fairest show. / False face must hide what the false heart doth / know” (1.7.92-96). Later in the novel we learn that Macbeth thinks that Banquo has become a threat to his power. Macbeth then takes this problem into his own hands and assigns murderers to kill Banquo. Macbeth then says, “So is he mine; and in such bloody distance / That every minute of his being thrusts/ Against my nearest of life. And though I could / With barefaced power sweep him from my sight/ And bid my will avouch it, yet I must not, / For certain friends that are both his and mine, / Whose loves I may not drop, but wail his fall who I myself struck down. And thence it is, that I to your assistance do make love, masking the business from the common eye for sundry weighty reasons” (3.1.132-142). Macbeth is saying that if he absolutely has to do this terrible deed he will, it doesn’t mean he wants to, but he is going to do it anyways. Macbeth uses the motif of appearance versus reality when he

Making poor choices and treating others with disrespect can affect you in the long run and can easily contribute to a downfall. Macbeth was fully aware of the choices he made with the inhumane torture and disrespect he had on the citizens of Scotland. Being a tragic hero is when one experiences an immense tragedy which leads to a downfall, but Macbeth never had a tragedy because his death originated from the choices he made and reactions he had while he had authority as king. Macbeth being selfish and only caring about himself creates an undeserving and improper image as king which brought chaos into the land of Scotland. In Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth does not fit the formula for a tragic hero because he is not a moral

Humans in general experience the dread of guilt pressing on their conscience and, no matter how hard one can internalize this guilt, the psychological torment can drive a person to insanity without any hope of return. Macbeth, Shakespeare’s play provides a story of Macbeth’s slow regression from being a noble soldier to a deranged murderer who is swimming in power and slowly drowns in his power. Macbeth’s fear of his secret being revealed begins to take over his actions, leading him to have to do acts that even he disagrees with in retrospect. His heinous acts then begin to overwhelm him and affect his everyday life, leading to his inevitable downfall. Shakespeare makes the theme of the play apparent through Macbeth’s decisions and emotions

Role in Plot: He is another person that Macbeth has to fight in order to secure the thrown.

Destiny is controlled half by supernatural force and half by your own action, because sometimes people can make their decisions and that will affect their destiny. In “Sports Genes”, “Into the Wild”, and “Macbeth”, the main characters all made their own choice but there were still outside forces that effected their decisions. In “Macbeth” although he made his own decisions of doing all the bad things he is doing, but the witches are the ones who affected his decisions and made him do all the things. In “Sports Genes” Thomas is naturally much more talented than other athletes, so his destiny is already set before he does any decision. Chris in “Into the Wild” is completely different from the other two characters, he did what he wanted to do

From the sinister acts of killing the innocent, to betraying loved ones and best friends, who is to blame for all the constant chaos caused by these despicable acts? The story of Macbeth is about a man whos naive faith in prophecies leads him to selfishness. Not only this, but due to this trait of his, it causes mass destruction and deaths of many. Although there is many people to point fingers to, who is most responsible for determining the course of events throughout Macbeth? Even though Macbeth was the killer, did he alone create his own destiny? While Macbeth and Lady Macbeth were a factor of Macbeth’s downfall, the We’ird sisters take most of the responsibility for the murders.

William Shakespeare’s uses of dynamic characters show no boundaries to showcase a deeper understanding of his characters in his play Macbeth. The main characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth decline over time in the play to show how complex the characters are. Macbeth establishes his position to be a warrior hero who defeats the King of Norway, yet he turns ambitious for more than the Thane of Cawdor with his desire for greater power. Controversial to Lady Macbeth, her desire for power from the start declines over time, and at the end of the play, she is overcome with the total defeat of remorse.

William Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, categorizes not as a tragedy because of the bloodshed or death; rather the tragic element becomes evident through the protagonist’s suffering, destruction, and distress. Even though Macbeth’s gruesome death at the end gives the audience a sense of catharsis, the mental suffering and moral weakening of Macbeth represents the play’s hamartia. Macbeth’s honor, ambition, and guilt lead to this downfall and eventually his death.

A wise man by the name of Aristotle once said, “A tragedy is that moment where the hero comes face to face with his true identity.” In a tragedy, the hero is often presented as a righteous, but flawed character, whose downfall is brought upon by his or her flaws and the circumstances outside of his or her control. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth manifests the undeniable power of unbridled ambition, and its consequences, after Macbeth becomes influenced by his sinister desires and those around him. In the beginning, Macbeth is looked at with high regard for his heroic actions at the battlefield. However, he becomes overpowered by evil after receiving a prophecy from three witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the throne for himself. Overall, there is a vivid and grotesque depiction of a man who is thrust into evil and malice, as he assumes the role of the tyrannical ruler of Scotland. However, despite his involvement in sin, he is not solely responsible for the murder of Duncan, and the consequential events that transpire. Macbeth’s unequivocal downfall is a result of the malign guidance of Lady Macbeth, falling prey to the deception of witches, and his ambitious mind under the influence of evil.

In William Shakespeare's play, “The Tragedy of Macbeth” the title character seeks to gain power over others. After receiving a prophecy that he will one day be king, Macbeth’s eagerness gets stronger as he decides to make his desire come true himself by killing the current title holder, Duncan, and becoming the new King of Scotland. The prevailing theme in this story is power and Macbeth's character holds true to it with the struggles he encounters throughout the play as he tries to gain and hold the power of carrying out the throne.

William Shakespeare is most arguably known for the characters portrayed in his work and the fact that his plays provide not only captivating plots, but insights to human nature, as well. This essence is most famously captured in Macbeth, a tale that turns into a tragedy because of the slow downward spiral of the main character, for which it is named. Shakespeare retains the significant ability to craft stories that surpass time and engage the emotions of the reader. In the case of Macbeth, Shakespeare has crafted a character that switches from protagonist to antagonist, but still remains relatable. Even when the main character becomes a murderer, his personality and monologue causes readers to feel for him emotionally. It is the reason why there is such a debate surrounding the issue of what caused Macbeth’s transformation. (Delahoyde, “Macbeth”)

A tragic hero is a figure with a heroic personality and a noble background who has many flaws that lead to his own death. In the play, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth is a tragic hero. Macbeth is the Thane of Glamis, a nobleman, who is known for his bravery during the war against Scotland. His fatal flaws include arrogance and ambition which cause him to behave violently in order to stay in power. These violent acts eventually cause his death.

Every individual faces choices that can impact or change their lives depending on what they choose, the good choices one makes brings success or joy to their lives but the unfortunate choices one makes can lead to a tragic downfall. Most people have the ability to tell which choices are right or wrong, they can differentiate between the right choices or the choices that can lead to self-destruction suffering from the consequences given. In the play Macbeth, he makes sacrifices for power and loses sanity, his love for Lady Macbeth and his loyalty towards King Duncan. His selfish choices and decisions for power sacrifice his integrity, nobility and his own conscience. Macbeth knows not to commit sinful deeds because he knows every action has a consequence that will set a Following the King’s Murder, Macbeth struggles with his own conscience thinking he burden, yet he continues with murder wanting Duncan’s high reputation and nobility. will be immune if he keeps killing. Therefore, his thoughts force him to be alarmed by Banquo, because he witnessed Macbeth’s prophecies with the witches and may not compromise if he finds out what Macbeth has committed. Last, Macbeth knows Macduff went to help Malcolm build an army in England he knows Macduff’s loyalty has vanished, that makes Macbeth upset hence he sends murderers to kill Macduff’s family for revenge. Macbeth’s poor and tasteful choices combined with his vaulting ambition and lack of character have very tragic consequences and