Similarities Between Macbeth And Behind The Beautiful Forevers

Behind the Beautiful Forevers tells the story of Annawadi and Mumbai and its corrupt nature. Throughout the course of the novel, many of Annawadi’s poor commit corrupt acts to propel themselves to the top. The top means economic prosperity, power over others, and the chance to advance out of the slum. Corruption was a large aspect in many people’s lives. Katherine Boo’s main message is to show how corruption can exist at all levels, whether someone is poor, rich, sick, old, or young. It can happen to anyone, anywhere. And it can change someone, typically for the worst. Her story directly relates to Macbeth, whose corrupt actions help propel him to the top, which is king. Both Behind the Beautiful Forevers and Macbeth tell the story of corrupt …show more content…
He is strong, brave, manly, and one of King Duncan’s most loyal subjects. At least, this would be a reader’s opinion of him in the beginning of the play. But as the play progressed, he becomes violent, corrupt, disloyal, destructive, whatever you name that is bad. His actions are sinister, taint his soul, and affect the lives around him. His rampant killing sprees destroy the lives and families of many. They also bring great darkness over Scotland. From the beginning to the end, Macbeth has become corrupt. He is willing to kill his king, attempt to kill the heir to the throne, and kill anyone who stands in his way. But these actions are due to the fact that the seat to the throne is very competitive. Malcolm is the heir, the witches prophesied that Banquo’s sons would one day become king. Macbeth is faced with an immense amount of competition to gain his security to the throne. Often, using Macbeth as an example, many must commit corrupt actions to gain their unfair advantage. The world Macbeth is living in is full of corrupt people, like the old Thane of Cawdor. So Macbeth must commit corrupt actions to survive in his competitive …show more content…
Annawadi is a competitive environment. Because everyone is trying to to raise themselves and their families out of poverty, many have to commit corrupt actions to survive. For Asha, the self-proclaimed “slum lord,” she uses her corrupt actions to help raise her to the top. She creates a fake school, using government funds to support herself and her daughter’s education. She sleeps with men to gain political power and respect. She even pretends to be able to heal the sick, predict the future, and help the poor, all while making a quick buck. Asha’s actions are corrupt and take advantage of many her put their trust in her, very much like Macbeth. Because Asha is living in a competitive environment, where everyone has the same goals, the only way for her to get her unfair advantage is to commit corrupt actions and take advantage of others, all so she can