Macbeth- The Fallability of Man
Throughout History civilizations have risen and fallen based on the incessant need of leaders to conquer and gain land, authority, and riches. One great example of such an over extension can be found in the Roman Empire. Eventually their armies advanced so far that they could no longer defend their homeland because they ruled too much land. For every fact such as this, there is also at least one fictional interpretation of like events and the imperfect men behind them. Shakespeare wrote many works that illustrate such proceedings. One of the masters of classic literature, he always makes statements, both subtle and discrete, which display the fallibility of man through his incredible plays. In Macbeth, Shakespeare wanted to show how man could be compromised by excessive strides for power. While many would argue that he set out to prove how easily influenced and corrupted men can become, the former is the more prominent and as such the most realistic explanation for Macbe!th's eventual political and moral downfall. From the beginning, Macbeth is portrayed as the fearless soldier, one who defeated the rebel Macdonwald and "fixed his head upon our battlements. (1.2,25)" He is a hero to his countrymen and a source of great f
ctions of Macbeth than Macbeth himself. Lady Macbeth, while certainly encouraging Macbeth to continue his plan is no more to blame than the witches who proposed the idea. Without a doubt she was an important force, goading Macbeth throughout the beginning to continue with his plan. She challenged his manhood and "screw...courage to the sticking place (1.7,70)". Yet again a deciding fact remains, Macbeth made the final decision, he could have backed out. There was no need for a sudden violent display if he were to decide that the means did not justify the ends. When it came down to this important decision a little amount of logical forward thinking, past the prophecy, would have given him a more complete picture. As was the case before, his head was fogged by his pride and lust and so this picture was unattainable, blocked by a wall of ambition, a river of craving. . While there were many who had an influence on Macbeth's character and with it his fatal flaws, ultimately there was none more responsible for the a! h is determined to attain all the things he experienced as a guest of the King by using his previously hidden potential for deception. "False face must hide what false heart doth know (1.7,90-94)" was what he said as he was preparing to make his move. Without further contemplation, Macbeth d
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Approximate Word count = 890
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)
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