Pros And Cons Of Being King Macbeth

Macbeth gains a lot of confidence after the murder of Duncan. It comes to Macbeth's attention that the steps taken to accomplish something may not be pleasant, but the outcome is far more rewarding. “I am afraid to think what i have done;/ Look on't again i dare not”(2.2.66-67). “Thou hast it now: king, Cawdor, Glamis, all”(3.1.1). Macbeth regrets executing the plan to kill Duncan at first, however he later on realizes his actions has its advantage: becoming king. The thought of staying king consumes Macbeth's mind, which leads him to commit unlawful crimes. “It is concluded: Banquo, thy soul's flight,/ If it find heaven, must find it out to-night”(3.1.157-158). Macbeth is utterly captivated by this notion of being king, Macbeth blurs any rational …show more content…
Macbeth shuns away his weakness, but makes his strength noticeable to all. Since Macbeth covers his wicked plans so well, he gets away with them. “Look like the innocent flower,/ But be the serpent under it”(1.5.72-73). No one knows what Macbeth is actually thinking, and considering he has the authority, Macbeth does as he pleases, having no fear of getting caught. This leads Macbeth reckless and dangerous. Macbeth does not consider any second thoughts to his actions. “To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and be done:/ The castle of Macduff I will surprise;”(4.1.163-165). As a result of Macbeth's obsession to be king, his paranoia of losing his throne, and his over-confidence, Macbeth commits the unimaginable crime of murdering Macduff's family. Macbeth is a man of action, and unfortunately completes this atrocity. Macbeth develops into an unpredictable man, capable of doing anything. Macbeth is living up to name- Tyrant. “This tyrant, whose name blisters our tongues,”(4.3.14). Malcolm expresses to Macduff his concern about Macbeth being a dishonest tyrant who needs to be defeated before Macbeth undertakes any more