William Shakespeare, England’s greatest and most influential poet, was born in 1564 AD in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom and died in 1616. Shakespeare is widely considered to be one of, if not the, greatest writers of all time due to his notably unique and intricate style of writing. No other writer’s works have been produced so many times or read as widely in so many countries throughout history. Although Shakespeare technically only possessed the education of an eighth grader, he had the lexicon far surpassing even modern day individuals with a PhD. His exceptional ability to select specific words from his massive vocabulary allowed him to apply said words situationally in order to best represent a mood or feeling within his writing.
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Although he seems to possess the free will to act upon his own decisions, he often follows the predicted path, doing what others predict or wish. The three weird sisters approach Macbeth with prophecies that will all come true in the future. Although, it would appear to some that Macbeth is just following destiny and fate at first, Macbeth continually had the decision throughout the play to select his own destiny. “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! All Hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!...Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none” (Act 1, Scene 3, Lines 51-70). From the beginning of the play, Macbeth and Banquo encounter three weird women that prophesize their destinies. The three weird woman make three predictions: Macbeth will gain the title of Thane of Cawdor, he will become the next king of Scotland, and Banquo will not be king but his sons will be. Although the prophecies were spoken, Macbeth’s fate was not sealed. Prior to encountering the three witches, Macbeth knew nothing of his destiny. However, after his confrontation with the witches, the idea of becoming the future monarch is planted within his mind. Therefore leading him to determine how he should act upon that prophecy and to dark decisions that would result in his demise. For instance, “Two truths are told as happy prologues to the swelling act of the imperial theme.” (Act I, Scene III, Lines 140). From this statement by Macbeth, it is evident that Macbeth is succumbing into the prophecy that he will be the next monarch of Scotland. Given the situation, Macbeth appears to be an individual who continually gets what he desires. This avaricious personality that Macbeth generates an issue. Although Macbeth desires to be the next monarch of Scotland, but individuals such as Banquo, Fleance, and Macduff stand in his way. As an
Although he seems to possess the free will to act upon his own decisions, he often follows the predicted path, doing what others predict or wish. The three weird sisters approach Macbeth with prophecies that will all come true in the future. Although, it would appear to some that Macbeth is just following destiny and fate at first, Macbeth continually had the decision throughout the play to select his own destiny. “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor! All Hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!...Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none” (Act 1, Scene 3, Lines 51-70). From the beginning of the play, Macbeth and Banquo encounter three weird women that prophesize their destinies. The three weird woman make three predictions: Macbeth will gain the title of Thane of Cawdor, he will become the next king of Scotland, and Banquo will not be king but his sons will be. Although the prophecies were spoken, Macbeth’s fate was not sealed. Prior to encountering the three witches, Macbeth knew nothing of his destiny. However, after his confrontation with the witches, the idea of becoming the future monarch is planted within his mind. Therefore leading him to determine how he should act upon that prophecy and to dark decisions that would result in his demise. For instance, “Two truths are told as happy prologues to the swelling act of the imperial theme.” (Act I, Scene III, Lines 140). From this statement by Macbeth, it is evident that Macbeth is succumbing into the prophecy that he will be the next monarch of Scotland. Given the situation, Macbeth appears to be an individual who continually gets what he desires. This avaricious personality that Macbeth generates an issue. Although Macbeth desires to be the next monarch of Scotland, but individuals such as Banquo, Fleance, and Macduff stand in his way. As an