Macbeth was already deemed a hero at the beginning of the play as a result of his courageous victory in the war, but his craving for further recognition and glory led to his demise. Lady Macbeth's presence also demonstrated the relationship between cruelty and masculinity. She insulted and berated her husband for originally refusing to carry out horrific deeds and claimed that he was less of a man due to his loyalty and refusal to spill the blood of innocence and brave men. However, we have learned that controlling one's power and greed is much more honorable than betraying an entire kingdom for the benefit of one one's power. Moreover, Macbeth's wife demonstrates the difference between kingship and tyranny. If the king and queen were willing to murder the most distinguished and noble members of the kingdom, how could they possibly act as proper leaders of the
Macbeth was already deemed a hero at the beginning of the play as a result of his courageous victory in the war, but his craving for further recognition and glory led to his demise. Lady Macbeth's presence also demonstrated the relationship between cruelty and masculinity. She insulted and berated her husband for originally refusing to carry out horrific deeds and claimed that he was less of a man due to his loyalty and refusal to spill the blood of innocence and brave men. However, we have learned that controlling one's power and greed is much more honorable than betraying an entire kingdom for the benefit of one one's power. Moreover, Macbeth's wife demonstrates the difference between kingship and tyranny. If the king and queen were willing to murder the most distinguished and noble members of the kingdom, how could they possibly act as proper leaders of the