The Tragic Downfall of Macbeth
In moments of trouble, one often fails to admit that his or her own actions lead to their life consequences. In Macbeth, a play by William Shakespeare, the character Macbeth – a devoted army general in Scotland, meets three devious witches who prophesize his impending kingship. Macbeth then murders his way to the Throne, releasing havoc in Scotland. Consequently, Macbeth is overthrown and killed because of his own deeds. Ultimately, Macbeth is held responsible for his own demise because he is easily manipulated, desires to obtain all power and is overconfident. It is these qualities of Macbeth that lead him to his own destruction.
Like many people, Macbeth exhibits that trait of being effortlessly manipulated, which in turn leads him to his own murder. …show more content…
Self-assured of his own safety, Macbeth is confident that no harm shall ever come upon him. As seen through his eyes, the witches’ prophecy of Birnam Wood coming to Dunsainne is impossible. Macbeth reveals that he is not of the straying Scotsmen in the coming war when he says, “ Then fly false thanes / And mingle with the English epicures; / The mind I sway by and the heart I bear / Shall never sag with doubt nor shake with fear,” (Macbeth 5.3.7-10). Even in the midst of an approaching battle, Macbeth continues to be ignorant of a possible end result, and is convinced that there is no possible threat that could overcome him. It is clear that Macbeth is reckless for not considering a plan, if things go wrong because he is blinded by his personal optimism. Prior to their encounter with Macbeth, the deceitful wïerd sisters plan for Macbeth to tragically be filled with security. Macbeth never properly analyzes the deep meaning to the witches’ prophecy. Macbeth is quick to believe that ‘no man born of woman shall ever harm him’. Macbeth takes pride in the idea of being indestructible when he tells
In moments of trouble, one often fails to admit that his or her own actions lead to their life consequences. In Macbeth, a play by William Shakespeare, the character Macbeth – a devoted army general in Scotland, meets three devious witches who prophesize his impending kingship. Macbeth then murders his way to the Throne, releasing havoc in Scotland. Consequently, Macbeth is overthrown and killed because of his own deeds. Ultimately, Macbeth is held responsible for his own demise because he is easily manipulated, desires to obtain all power and is overconfident. It is these qualities of Macbeth that lead him to his own destruction.
Like many people, Macbeth exhibits that trait of being effortlessly manipulated, which in turn leads him to his own murder. …show more content…
Self-assured of his own safety, Macbeth is confident that no harm shall ever come upon him. As seen through his eyes, the witches’ prophecy of Birnam Wood coming to Dunsainne is impossible. Macbeth reveals that he is not of the straying Scotsmen in the coming war when he says, “ Then fly false thanes / And mingle with the English epicures; / The mind I sway by and the heart I bear / Shall never sag with doubt nor shake with fear,” (Macbeth 5.3.7-10). Even in the midst of an approaching battle, Macbeth continues to be ignorant of a possible end result, and is convinced that there is no possible threat that could overcome him. It is clear that Macbeth is reckless for not considering a plan, if things go wrong because he is blinded by his personal optimism. Prior to their encounter with Macbeth, the deceitful wïerd sisters plan for Macbeth to tragically be filled with security. Macbeth never properly analyzes the deep meaning to the witches’ prophecy. Macbeth is quick to believe that ‘no man born of woman shall ever harm him’. Macbeth takes pride in the idea of being indestructible when he tells