Essay On Blame Is Responsible For Macbeth's Downfall

Blame is the act of putting one’s own actions on another in response to irresponsibility, which can often be harmful, not only the individuals themselves but to their relationships with others. Often times, one’s own selfish intent obscures what really matters, and leads to detrimental behavior that creates a chain of chaos. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the main character and namesake of the play is liable for the fatal actions that lead to his downfall. This is due to his uncontrolled ambition contrasted with cowardice and gullibility, undeniably making him accountable for his own actions despite manipulation of others. In modern society, those who refuse to accept responsibility suffer the same fate. Macbeth is ultimately responsible …show more content…
Merely the fact that he is manipulated does not exonerate his actions of murder, betrayal, and apathy towards his queen and country. Furthermore, he is aware that “only / vaulting ambition, which o’erleaps itself / and falls on another” is the sole impetus for gaining power, something people often fall upon. Moreover, Lady Macbeth emphasizes his weak mind and mercurial behavior and craven heart accusing him of being afraid “to be the same in thine own act and valor / as thou art in desire?” (I.vii.44) his concerns are purely selfish and only out of cowardice instead of good will making him easy to manipulate. Neither resolute or cunning the Thane of Cawdor is incapable of making his own decisions due to his capricious morals and behavior. However when he becomes resolute about his choices after killing King Duncan he consumes himself in the shallow greed that makes him easily vulnerable to the witches’ second prophecy. Therefore, his blind pursuits are what continue his downfall even after this Scottish king becomes constant in his objective for control. The factors in his personality prove that he is not innocent in his actions and that his persona is the main point that led to failure in his