Macbeth Power Corrupts

Of all the major texts discussed in class over the course of the academic year, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, undoubtedly is a text that must continue to be read and discussed, despite its antiquity, for a multitude of different reasons. While Macbeth was not a personal favorite, as its predated writing style and complex plot understandably created some difficulty in interpreting the text, Macbeth nevertheless maintains continued relevance because it addresses themes and fundamental queries that persist in contemporary times.
If there is one key idea that Shakespeare advertises, it is that power corrupts. Implying that some things are not what they seem, the play develops the idea that everything must be taken with prudence as what may