Deterioration of Macbeth
In all the tragic poems written throughout history, the main character or the hero of the story always has a flaw that causes his or her final downfall. Since Macbeth is no exception, as the rest of the tragic heroes, his weakness causes him not only a breakdown, but also his death. Macbeth character deteriorates completely through out the story due to a moral conflict caused by his ambition, and it is this lust for power what ruins him. At the beginning of the story, Shakespeare presents to the reader a great character. Many people esteem this character, including the King and his son, after the war where he had a remarkable contribution. Macbeth is then full of pride, intrepid and courageous. He was able to save the life of the king's son and this gave him a respectable reputation. "Malcolm: This is the sergeant who like a good and hardy soldier fought 'against my captivity. Hail brave friend! Say to the king the knowledge of the broil as you didst leave it."(I, 2, 4-6) He has a very strong personality due to the self-esteem he has developed and because he is appreciated and loved by everyone. Up until this point Macbeth has never even thought of changing his position i
This supernatural soliciting...given me earnest of success...If good, why do I yield to that suggestion whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs...murder yet is but fantastical...and nothing is but what is not... If chance will have me king...without my stir... Come what come may, Time and the hour runs through the roughest day. (I, 3, 127-148). n life. He seems completely satisfied being the thane of Glamis, and since there are many duties he has to accomplish in his position, he has no ambition to become anything else. As all the tragic heroes, Macbeth proved to have a flaw. It was ambition what completely changed Macbeth. It caused an inner struggle that almost tears him apart. Even though he seemed to have a very strong personality, his conscience made him weak and careless. He changes from a loyal soldier to an unscrupulous conceived tyrant. It was his lust for power what made him change, and what ultimately made him disintegrate. As the play goes on, Macbeth becomes increasingly obsessed with his quest for power. He begins to loose his sense of morale and loyalty, and develops an entire new personality. He becomes paranoid, threatened by his dearest friends. He thinks everyone is turning against him, and because of it he believes in no one, including his best and always trusted friend Banquo. "Our fears in Banquo Stick deep; an in his royalty of nature Reigns that which would be feared...There is none but he Whose being I do fear." (III I 49-56) But it is Banquo's death what immerses him in his sickness. As soon as he knew about his death, he started fantasizing with his ghost. He suffers from schizophrenia, and even though he seems superficially to overcome this problem, internally he is consumed by his conscience. It is at this point when Macbeth begins his slow transformation into an unscrupulous man. His desire for becoming king increases and even though he knows what is implied to accomplish it, his lust for power make
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