William Shakespeare wrote many tragedies one, of which, was Macbeth. Macbeth is based on historical facts and was performed in front of King James I. Shakespeare introduces Macbeth, who is a character that was similar to King James. Unlike James, Macbeth was a selfish and insane person. Some theories say that Shakespeare uses the external forces in Macbeth to explain Macbeth’s ambitions, downfall, and death. This is an interesting theory that could possibly be true in some cases, but Macbeth is in control over his own thoughts and actions. External forces have no control over the internal forces in this play. While the witches and Lady Macbeth appear to be very convincing and controlling, Macbeth is able to decide what he wants and when he wants it done. Fate, being another external source, is supposed to be the factor that leads Macbeth to his
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Art thou afeard To be the same in thine act and valor As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteem’st the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem,
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Letting “I dare not” wait upon “I would,” Like the poor cat i’th’ adage?”
Macbeth, on the other hand, is not affected by her tauntings, instead, he lets her lead him around for his own amusement. Toward the end of the play, Macbeth reveals his true manliness to Lady Macbeth, thus proving to her that he will not fall for her preposterous accusations. Lady Macbeth then realizes that she no longer has control over Macbeth. Lady Macbeth’s downfall begins in Act 2 when she is unable to kill Duncan. Macbeth then proves that he has full control by finishing the job. Lady Macbeth’s madness only occurs because she is unable to quench her own thirst for power and fame.
Macbeth is well aware of the many consequences that he is faced with. He proceeds with killing Duncan, although he is aware that it is a horrible crime that is punishable by death. He murders his own friend because of his selfishness and his lust for power and
Art thou afeard To be the same in thine act and valor As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that Which thou esteem’st the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem,
Henderson 3
Letting “I dare not” wait upon “I would,” Like the poor cat i’th’ adage?”
Macbeth, on the other hand, is not affected by her tauntings, instead, he lets her lead him around for his own amusement. Toward the end of the play, Macbeth reveals his true manliness to Lady Macbeth, thus proving to her that he will not fall for her preposterous accusations. Lady Macbeth then realizes that she no longer has control over Macbeth. Lady Macbeth’s downfall begins in Act 2 when she is unable to kill Duncan. Macbeth then proves that he has full control by finishing the job. Lady Macbeth’s madness only occurs because she is unable to quench her own thirst for power and fame.
Macbeth is well aware of the many consequences that he is faced with. He proceeds with killing Duncan, although he is aware that it is a horrible crime that is punishable by death. He murders his own friend because of his selfishness and his lust for power and