Macbeths' inability to accomplish tasks on his own is one major flaw. He looks to others, hoping they will steer him in the right direction. The manipulative Lady Macbeth uses this to her advantage, for she knows he is easily convinced. The Lady was doubtful of Macbeth from the start, therefore she took the responsibility of egging h

From the time Macbeth obtained his new position as King, he also acquired an ego, his third tragic flaw. As he realized the extent of his power, his already suffering character begins to deteriorate even more. Along with the "power trip" he was on, the witches' prophecy aided in another unnecessary ego boost. His overconfident attitude is apparent in many places and eventually leads to his death. After he killed Young Siward he mocks the dead body by saying "But swords I smile at, weapons laugh to scorn; Brandished by a man that's of woman born." Later Macbeth receives a reality check from Macduff. When he tells Macduff, "I bear a charmed life which one must not yield to one of woman born," Macbeth receives a shocking response. "Despair thy charm... tell thee; Macduff was from his mothers womb untimely ripped," Macduff having made Macbeth aware he holds the p

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