led to the downward fall of a great military hero and worthy Thane,

Macbeth, turned evil and murderous when led astray by the prophecies of

three old witches. Some people argue that Macbeth is the victim of

fate, while others argue that his character decides his downfall. The

argument for fate is strongly led by the actions of others, with Lady

Macbeth being the prime influence on Macbeth. While the opposition is

led by Macbeth^s troubled conscience, his own internal conflict and his

hamartia. It is clearly visible that Macbeth^s own character is at

fault for his tragic downfall. It is the opinion of many, that Macbeth

is a victim of fate. These critics state that Macbeth is heavily

influenced by his overpowering wife, Lady Macbeth. Macbeth decides that

he cannot kill Duncan as he is his "kinsman, and his subject"(Act

1,Scene 7: 13) yet Lady Macbeth taunts him saying:

How tender ^Ntis to love the babe that milks me :

I would, while it was smiling in my face

Have pluck^Òd my nipple from his bone less gums,

And dash^Òd the brains out, had I so sworn

As you have done to this" (Act 1

Secondly, Macbeth^s internal struggle is lost and he spiraled

Duncan. Macbeth is horrified and says:

claims the lives of many on his escapade to the crown. Macbeth

of Macbeth. In Conclusion, the argument that Macbeth is a victim of

fate is obviously false as his wife has no control over her husband.

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