fate of macbeth
Although Macbeth does take actions that lead to his downfall, I believe that he is not totally responsible for what happens. Although he takes the actions, he would not have done this if the witches had not told him that he would be king in Act I Scene iii. I believe that it is the witches are more responsible for the downfall of Macbeth. The witches introduce Macbeths's At the beginning of the play they plan to meet with Macbeth and they say "Fair is foul, and foul is fair, Hover through the fog and filthy air." This line shows foreshadowing; it makes the audience know that something unfair and evil will occur. When they meet Macbeth, they greet him first as Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and then as king. The moment Macbeth hears this, he is confused but curious why these witches had called him king. After he knows that he became Thane of Cawdor he believes that sooner or later he will be king. The three witches suggested his destiny. Macbeth's goal was not to become king until the witches made him believe it was his destiny. In the play, Macbeths destiny was paved out by the witches. Destiny is not something
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Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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