Causes Of The Downfall In Macbeth

The downfall of a character is when the person experiences a loss of power, prosperity and status. In Shakespeare 's Macbeth this event is evident through the protagonist Macbeth. He is truly a tragic hero who at one point is in a position of honour and a respectable character, but his life turns for the worst. His ideals and sense of morality change, becoming an evil person that only concerns of his ambition, ultimately leading to his death. In the play, there were numerous people that lead the protagonist to his downfall, but specifically three. In analysis of the play, it can be seen that Lady Macbeth, Macbeth himself and the witches, from the order of least to the greatest extent caused his downfall.
First of all, in analysis of the play, …show more content…
As a result of this, Macbeth kills Duncan, commencing his downfall. He regrets his action, but Lady Macbeth simply advises him to Consider it not so deeply (II, ii, 30).
This action is the final step that his wife contributes to his downfall. Lady Macbeth does not think what they have done is wrong and shows him that murder is a solution to his problems, telling him not to consider of what he has done. This starts the evil in Macbeth as it causes him to think light of ending another’s life, leading to the murders of Banquo and Macduff’s family and his end. As can be seen, Lady Macbeth plays a significant role in Macbeth’s …show more content…
Firstly, Macbeth does not listen to the advice of his friend Banquo, regarding the evil in the revealment of the prophecies, which commences his misery to come. Banquo warns Macbeth saying, That, trusted home, Might yet enkindle you unto the crown, Besides the thane of Cawdor. But ’tis strange. And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray’s In deepest consequence. (I, iii, 120-127) When Macbeth has a growing desire to become king and is