main character(s) in a tragedy is brought about through a tragic flaw in the character or through

a tragic error. There are many factors which contribute to the degeneration of Macbeth of

which three will be discussed. The three points which contribute greatly to Macbeth's

change's are the prophecy which was told to him by the witches, how Lady Macbeth

influenced and manipulated Macbeth's judgment, and finally Macbeth's long time ambition which

drove his desire to be king. Macbeth's growing character changes from a noble man to

violent individual. The prophecies which were told by the witches were one of the factors which

contributed to the change of his character. If it had not been for the witches telling him that

he was to be Thane of Cawdor, Thane of Glamis, and King of Scotland, Macbeth would still be

his ordinary self. As a result of the prophecies, this increased Macbeth's curiosity of how he

The influence of Macbeth's wife, Lady Macbeth also contributed to his change of

character. Lady Macbeth's character in the beginning reveals that she is a lovable person.

had not been strong enough to carry the motive to kill King Duncan. Lady Macbeth's influence

downfall for Lady Maceth was guilt. A tragic hero is a character that the audience sympathizes

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