In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth depicts an epitome of a tragic hero. The protagonist, valiant warrior, and loyal Scotsman uses his power to beat people over the head and to control and punish those who do not fall in line. Macbeth decides to take matters into his own hands to portray his determination 0to become king of Scotland. Throughout his personal journey, Macbeth’s ambition, acts of violence, and trust in fate all lead to his downfall from hero to tyrant.
Macbeth’s ambition spurs him toward terrible deeds, which causes him to disregard and challenge his fate. It leads him to betray and murder his king, soon taking the throne of Scotland. He eagerly desires royalty and is fond of the witches as they awaken in him his dormant vaulting ambition to be king. They introduce him to a whole different mindset which allows him to believe in himself and for nothing to get in his way. He becomes anxious and begins killing people in hopes of receiving what he craves. This leads to the violence in the play. …show more content…
In Act I, Macbeth goes after Macdonwald in battle, knowing his honorable actions are praiseworthy. He soon defeats Macdonwald and becomes the new Thane of Cawdor for showing bravery and by winning glory for his country. He later murders King Duncan and continues assassinating to cover up his actions. Once he kills Duncan, he is corrupt with power and starts taking pleasure in killing people. Violence begins to completely consume the thoughts and actions of Macbeth. For instance, before Duncan’s murder, Macbeth imagines seeing a dagger floating in the air before him as he says “I see thee still;/ And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood,/ Which was not so before. There’s no such thing” (Shakespeare 2:1 53-55).” Macbeth plans to kill Duncan to get the throne but quickly regrets it while feeling guilty. One could say these victories are the beginning of Macbeth’s
Macbeth’s ambition spurs him toward terrible deeds, which causes him to disregard and challenge his fate. It leads him to betray and murder his king, soon taking the throne of Scotland. He eagerly desires royalty and is fond of the witches as they awaken in him his dormant vaulting ambition to be king. They introduce him to a whole different mindset which allows him to believe in himself and for nothing to get in his way. He becomes anxious and begins killing people in hopes of receiving what he craves. This leads to the violence in the play. …show more content…
In Act I, Macbeth goes after Macdonwald in battle, knowing his honorable actions are praiseworthy. He soon defeats Macdonwald and becomes the new Thane of Cawdor for showing bravery and by winning glory for his country. He later murders King Duncan and continues assassinating to cover up his actions. Once he kills Duncan, he is corrupt with power and starts taking pleasure in killing people. Violence begins to completely consume the thoughts and actions of Macbeth. For instance, before Duncan’s murder, Macbeth imagines seeing a dagger floating in the air before him as he says “I see thee still;/ And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood,/ Which was not so before. There’s no such thing” (Shakespeare 2:1 53-55).” Macbeth plans to kill Duncan to get the throne but quickly regrets it while feeling guilty. One could say these victories are the beginning of Macbeth’s