MacBeth's
In the play Macbeth, by Shakespeare the main character Macbeth changes from a well-regarded and loyal soldier of the Scottish king to a murderous tyrant. At the start of the play Macbeth is courageous, ambitious, superstitious and devoted to his wife. These characteristics are shown through the victory against the rebels, Macbeth's trust in the witches, and his letter to his wife. In the second half of the play Macbeth becomes cruel and treacherous, insecure, and distant from Lady Macbeth. The events that show this change are the murders Macbeth commits, his voluntary return to the witches, and his reaction to his wife's death. One of the first events of the play occurs when King Duncan's army, led by Macbeth and Banquo defeat the rebels. Macbeth fought ferociously, risking his own life to save his country. King Duncan praises "noble" Macbeth. Macbeth is seen as a strong soldier who is loyal and courageous, a truly heroic figure. To Duncan he was the "worthiest cousin"; to the wounded sergeant "Valour's minion"; to Banquo, "My noble partner". King Duncan cannot reward him enough for all he has done. "More is thy due than more than all can pay."(Duncan, Act 1, Scene 4, Line 21). Macbeth is made Thane of Cawdor, but begins
to be tempted by his own "vaulting ambition" to become king. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Later, Macbeth becomes distant and cold towards Lady Macbeth. She can no longer control Macbeth, and after killing Duncan he began to act alone. Macbeth even tells the doctor to cure her of her mental illness, and makes no effort himself to help cure her. When Lady Macbeth dies, Macbeth states "She should have died hereafter. There would have been time for such a word."(MacBeth, Act 5, Scene 5, Lines 117-118). He hears the news of his wife's death and reacts nonchalant and unemotionally. Macbeth was also devoted to his wife. He shared all thoughts with his wife and confided in her via a secret letter. Macbeth even called his wife "my dearest partner of greatness"(MacBeth's Letter, Act 1, Scene 5, Line 9). This proves the affection and trust he had in Lady Macbeth. Together they plot to murder Duncan. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth's own ambition are influences of evil that Macbeth chooses to accept. Macbeth also accepts advice from his wife. Lady Macbeth gets him to act by appealing to his manhood and courage, showing Macbeth as morally weak. An example of this is from the following quote,"When you durst do it ... more the man."(Lady MacBeth, Act 1, Scene 7, Lines 49-51). Lady MacBeth con
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