Macbeth's changing character is first evident in his role as a general. As the curtain rises in act one, it is quickly conveyed to the audience that he is a brave general, well respected by his peers. The captain returning from battle reports of this saying, "But all's too weak; for brave Macbeth [he deserves that name]" (I.ii. 17-18) Duncan later confers his title as king of Scotland, claiming, "No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest. Go, pronounce his present death, and with his former title, greet Macbeth". (I.iii.73-76) These people trust in Macbeth's strength and depend on him. However, as the play continues, Macbeth becomes ineffective as

Finally, Macbeth's changing character is revealed not merely in his roles as a general and a husband, but as a king as well. Macbeth is such a strong ruler that he frightens Duncan's two sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, into fleeing Scotland. These men fear the wrath of their new king so intensely that they feel the need to run and hide. Malcolm explains that "This murderous shaft that's not hath yet lighted, and our safest way is to avoid aim. Therefore to horse, and let us not be dainty of leave - lacking but shift away."(II.iii.167-171) Macbeth's newfound royalty only sinks him deeper into PPD, exhibiting the symptoms of suspicion, concern with hidden motives, expectation to be exploited by others, inability to relax, inability to collaborate and social isolation He kills his good friend Banquo, fellow commander of the Scottish army. He hired three murderers to do the job for fear of Banquo's suspicion in the murder of Duncan. (III.iii) The more Macbeth tries to cover up, the more powerless he becomes as King. He does not succeed in killing Fleance, Banquo's son, to whom he exhibits narcissistic jealousy caused by the witches' prophecy that Banquo's offsprings would sit upon the Scottish throne, despite Macbeth's lack of posterity. Macbeth is out of control. He winds up being murdered by MacDuff, who's wife and young son were killed by Macbeth's henchman, leaving Malcolm as ruler of Scotland. The return of

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