Lastly, Macbeth is highly influenced by the apparition’s visions through his full trust upon them that leads him to be over confident. The first apparition gains Macbeth’s trust through the first vision. The armed head declares Macbeth to “Beware Macduff;/Beware the thane of fife” (4.1.78-79). Macbeth is already aware that Macduff is not loyal to him and says “Thou hast harp’d my fear aright” (4.1.81). Due to the fact that the vision confirms what Macbeth thinks, Macbeth begins to trust on what the visions portray. Macbeth’s trust quickly develops into confidence because Macbeth believes he is one step ahead of Macduff. This leads to Macbeth’s downfall because his over confidence causes Macbeth to act carelessly because he feels he is untouchable. Also, the second apparition’s twisted words influence Macbeth into thinking he is invincible. The apparition proclaims that “For of woman born/ Shall harm Macbeth” (4.1.87-88). Macbeth begins to believe he truly is invincible and that no one will hurt him ever
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Macbeth’s trust on the vision causes him to rely on their words and not his strategy. Macbeth’s over confidence causes drives him to his down fall. Furthermore, the third apparition further grows Macbeth’s trust which leads to his over confidence. The crown child indicates that “Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be until/ Great Birnamwood to high Dunsinane hill/ Shall come against him” (4.1.101-110). Upon hearing the vision, Macbeth is overwhelmed with joy because he believes it is impossible That will never be: Who can impress the forest, bid the tree Unfix his earth-bound root? Sweet bodements! good! Rebellion’s head, rise never, till the wood
Of Birnam rise, and our high-placed Macbeth
Shall live the lease of nature, pay his
(5.8.11-16)
Macbeth’s trust on the vision causes him to rely on their words and not his strategy. Macbeth’s over confidence causes drives him to his down fall. Furthermore, the third apparition further grows Macbeth’s trust which leads to his over confidence. The crown child indicates that “Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be until/ Great Birnamwood to high Dunsinane hill/ Shall come against him” (4.1.101-110). Upon hearing the vision, Macbeth is overwhelmed with joy because he believes it is impossible That will never be: Who can impress the forest, bid the tree Unfix his earth-bound root? Sweet bodements! good! Rebellion’s head, rise never, till the wood
Of Birnam rise, and our high-placed Macbeth
Shall live the lease of nature, pay his