Temptation causes man to commit unspeakable acts. In Shakespeare’s tale, Macbeth, we see a brave war hero become reduced to a murderer. In James 1:14-15 it says: “14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” From personal desire to the tempting of witches and wife, Macbeth is drawn to removing the only man blocking him from his goal, receiving the crown.
As stated by Thomas Brooks, "He that will play with Satan's bait will quickly be taken by Satan's hook.” After hearing the witches’ prophecy, “All Hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter!”, Macbeth expresses his desire for this announcement to come true. He privately confides in Banquo saying “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me Without my stir.” Macbeth has begun to play with Satan’s bait in this Scene, will he taste it further? …show more content…
He shares the witches prophecy and further states “This I have thought good to deliver thee, my dearest partner of greatness, that thou might’st not lose the dues of rejoicing by being ignorant of what greatness is promised thee.” Lady Macbeth is a strong influence in Macbeth’s life, and her view is strongly respected in his eyes. In Act 1 Scene 5, Macbeth and his wife plot what is to be the murder of their King. Later in the Act, Macbeth softens “We will proceed no further in this business. He hath honoured me of late” But with much mockery from his wife, he is soon ready to kill King Duncan
15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” From personal desire to the tempting of witches and wife, Macbeth is drawn to removing the only man blocking him from his goal, receiving the crown.
As stated by Thomas Brooks, "He that will play with Satan's bait will quickly be taken by Satan's hook.” After hearing the witches’ prophecy, “All Hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter!”, Macbeth expresses his desire for this announcement to come true. He privately confides in Banquo saying “If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me Without my stir.” Macbeth has begun to play with Satan’s bait in this Scene, will he taste it further? …show more content…
He shares the witches prophecy and further states “This I have thought good to deliver thee, my dearest partner of greatness, that thou might’st not lose the dues of rejoicing by being ignorant of what greatness is promised thee.” Lady Macbeth is a strong influence in Macbeth’s life, and her view is strongly respected in his eyes. In Act 1 Scene 5, Macbeth and his wife plot what is to be the murder of their King. Later in the Act, Macbeth softens “We will proceed no further in this business. He hath honoured me of late” But with much mockery from his wife, he is soon ready to kill King Duncan