Literature allows the author to depict their characters from every possible perspective. Throughout William Shakespeare 's plays, major characters undergo various changes that influence the plot. The tragic hero is one of high estate whom commits multiple errors; mistakes known as hamartia. Hence, the main character suffers a downfall as the hero 's conflict is shown through two different aspects: with the universe and with society. In the play Macbeth, Macbeth 's character, "is an engrossing spectacle, and physiologically it is perhaps the most remarkable exhibition of the development of character to be found in Shakespearian tragedies." Macbeth 's progressive deterioration after the murder of Duncan is shown through his initial conscious
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Macbeth 's deterioration as a character is evident through his conscious feelings of remorse immediately following the act of regicide. After the murder of Duncan, Macbeth is highly traumatized by his own actions. Consequently, Macbeth 's anxiousness drives him from the murder room -to Lady Macbeth- without framing the drunken chamberlains. At this stage of the play, Macbeth possesses hubris; an emotional flaw. "I 'll go no more:/ I am afraid to think what I have done;/ Look on 't again I dare not" (2.2.65-67). Therefore, Shakespeare 's character is panic stricken and is desperately seeking his wife 's reassurance so he can regain control of the situation. Macbeth 's deterioration as a character develops further as he overwhelms himself with feelings of remorse, guilt, and sin. Physiologically tormented by these emotions, the Thane of Glamis pleads by any means necessary to reverse his act. "To know my deed, 'twere best not know myself./ Wake …show more content…
Now that the Thane of Glamis possesses the title of newly crowned king, he loses the loyalty and morality once shown toward Duncan. Macbeth 's abundance of emotion and agitation he exhibits previously in the play is not evident through the encounter with Banquo 's ghost. "Thou canst not say I did it: never shake/ Thy gory locks at me" (3.4.63-64). Macbeth states he did not commit the crime of murdering Banquo, but the murderers. At this point, Shakespeare 's character is not taking responsibility for his own actions. Ergo, a conflict with society arises. In addition, the newly crowned king demands the ghost to cease haunting him. Through Macbeth 's drastic change of ability to feel, he concludes, "The very firstlings of my heart shall be/ The firstlings of my hand" (4.1.162-163). Previously in the play, his emotions took over his frame of mind and willingness to achieve his objective; presently, any initial idea that enters Macbeth 's thoughts will be executed. "The castle of Macduff I will surprise;/ Seize upon Fife; give to the edge o ' the sword/ His wife; his babes, and all unfortunate souls" (4.1.165-167). The inhumane plan Macbeth conjures up is somewhat of a request for Macduff to return to Scotland. Therefore, once Macduff 's family is slaughtered, the Thane of Fife will have no choice, but return to Scotland. To summarize his new personality and approach, Macbeth states,
Macbeth 's deterioration as a character is evident through his conscious feelings of remorse immediately following the act of regicide. After the murder of Duncan, Macbeth is highly traumatized by his own actions. Consequently, Macbeth 's anxiousness drives him from the murder room -to Lady Macbeth- without framing the drunken chamberlains. At this stage of the play, Macbeth possesses hubris; an emotional flaw. "I 'll go no more:/ I am afraid to think what I have done;/ Look on 't again I dare not" (2.2.65-67). Therefore, Shakespeare 's character is panic stricken and is desperately seeking his wife 's reassurance so he can regain control of the situation. Macbeth 's deterioration as a character develops further as he overwhelms himself with feelings of remorse, guilt, and sin. Physiologically tormented by these emotions, the Thane of Glamis pleads by any means necessary to reverse his act. "To know my deed, 'twere best not know myself./ Wake …show more content…
Now that the Thane of Glamis possesses the title of newly crowned king, he loses the loyalty and morality once shown toward Duncan. Macbeth 's abundance of emotion and agitation he exhibits previously in the play is not evident through the encounter with Banquo 's ghost. "Thou canst not say I did it: never shake/ Thy gory locks at me" (3.4.63-64). Macbeth states he did not commit the crime of murdering Banquo, but the murderers. At this point, Shakespeare 's character is not taking responsibility for his own actions. Ergo, a conflict with society arises. In addition, the newly crowned king demands the ghost to cease haunting him. Through Macbeth 's drastic change of ability to feel, he concludes, "The very firstlings of my heart shall be/ The firstlings of my hand" (4.1.162-163). Previously in the play, his emotions took over his frame of mind and willingness to achieve his objective; presently, any initial idea that enters Macbeth 's thoughts will be executed. "The castle of Macduff I will surprise;/ Seize upon Fife; give to the edge o ' the sword/ His wife; his babes, and all unfortunate souls" (4.1.165-167). The inhumane plan Macbeth conjures up is somewhat of a request for Macduff to return to Scotland. Therefore, once Macduff 's family is slaughtered, the Thane of Fife will have no choice, but return to Scotland. To summarize his new personality and approach, Macbeth states,