Before committing his unforgivable crimes, Macbeth was a courageous and loyal servant to his king and country. He was a war hero and fought to protect his homeland, Scotland. Macbeth had no hatred for the king, rather pure adoration and respect. He was appreciated by the people of Scotland. They saw his heroism as protection during battle. Not only did the people hold him in high regard, but also his military peers. The captain, for example, noticed his fearlessness and told Duncan, “Brave Macbeth (well he deserves that name), / Disdaining Fortune, with his brandish steel...” (Shakespeare I.II.18-19). Macbeth earned this reputation by brutally murdering the leader of the rebellion forces, Macdonwald. He did not hesitate on the battlefield.
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Their prophecy foretells Macbeth what the future has for him. He is impacted most when the witches tell him that he will be named Thane of Cawdor and become king. Macbeth realized the threats between him and the throne, Duncan. Rather than being a polite host, Macbeth planned for the killing of Duncan while he was sleeping in their castle. By doing so, Macbeth not only killed an innocent individual, but he killed peace. Macbeth immediately feels a burden of guilt immediately after murdering Duncan. Trying to avoid the thought of that night, Macbeth told his wife he would not “Look on’t again I dare not” (Shakespeare II.III.67). He is knowingly forced to live with guilt now because of his decision of killing Duncan. Afterwards, Macbeth comes to realization that goodness and peace would be lost from him forever. He begins to have a serious case paranoia over having the crown stolen from him. Macbeth turns himself into a slash and burn murderer, quickly losing sight of humanity. He becomes insecure with the reasoning behind his actions, causing him to commit more murders. After arranging Banquo’s murder “It [was] concluded. Banquo, thy soul’s flight, / If it find heaven, must it find it out tonight” (Shakespeare III.II.161-162). Macbeth tormented himself even more by organizing the death of another innocent man. Not
Their prophecy foretells Macbeth what the future has for him. He is impacted most when the witches tell him that he will be named Thane of Cawdor and become king. Macbeth realized the threats between him and the throne, Duncan. Rather than being a polite host, Macbeth planned for the killing of Duncan while he was sleeping in their castle. By doing so, Macbeth not only killed an innocent individual, but he killed peace. Macbeth immediately feels a burden of guilt immediately after murdering Duncan. Trying to avoid the thought of that night, Macbeth told his wife he would not “Look on’t again I dare not” (Shakespeare II.III.67). He is knowingly forced to live with guilt now because of his decision of killing Duncan. Afterwards, Macbeth comes to realization that goodness and peace would be lost from him forever. He begins to have a serious case paranoia over having the crown stolen from him. Macbeth turns himself into a slash and burn murderer, quickly losing sight of humanity. He becomes insecure with the reasoning behind his actions, causing him to commit more murders. After arranging Banquo’s murder “It [was] concluded. Banquo, thy soul’s flight, / If it find heaven, must it find it out tonight” (Shakespeare III.II.161-162). Macbeth tormented himself even more by organizing the death of another innocent man. Not