“One of the definitions of sanity is the ability to tell real from unreal” (Alvin Toffler). Many times what causes one to lose their sense of sanity is several events joined together to create an enormous problem for the individual. In the tragedy Macbeth written by William Shakespeare this is exactly what happens, Macbeth is a relatively normal man who is currently fighting for his country however, after many self induced events that took place throughout the play in order to make Macbeth successful he falls into the state where he is unable to tell real from unreal and loses all sanity that he once had. Furthermore Macbeth believes the acts and murders he is committing are helping him lead to a better life as king which continues to trick
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However, before Macbeth knew he was Thane of Cawdor he meets the three witches present within the play. They greet Macbeth by stating the following “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!” (Act 1 Scene 3). Macbeth is originally shocked as Banquo, who was with him, states “good sir, why do you start, and seem to fear things that do sound so fair?” (Act 1 Scene 3). Banquo then speaks to the witches as he wants them to tell him his future and in response the witches say that he will not be king but he will be the father to many kings so in a sense he will be “lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier” (Act 1 Scene 3). This starts the wheel in Macbeth's brain about becoming king and how he may truly have a shot if these witches are correct with their predictions. Soon after Macbeth finds out he is Thane of Cawdor and now is convinced that the witches did tell the future as two of the three things are true so the third must follow those. This thought begins to consume Macbeths mind over the next few scenes until he finally tells Lady Macbeth in a letter which now makes both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth power hungry. This quality is the main factor that
However, before Macbeth knew he was Thane of Cawdor he meets the three witches present within the play. They greet Macbeth by stating the following “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!” (Act 1 Scene 3). Macbeth is originally shocked as Banquo, who was with him, states “good sir, why do you start, and seem to fear things that do sound so fair?” (Act 1 Scene 3). Banquo then speaks to the witches as he wants them to tell him his future and in response the witches say that he will not be king but he will be the father to many kings so in a sense he will be “lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier” (Act 1 Scene 3). This starts the wheel in Macbeth's brain about becoming king and how he may truly have a shot if these witches are correct with their predictions. Soon after Macbeth finds out he is Thane of Cawdor and now is convinced that the witches did tell the future as two of the three things are true so the third must follow those. This thought begins to consume Macbeths mind over the next few scenes until he finally tells Lady Macbeth in a letter which now makes both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth power hungry. This quality is the main factor that