Corruption Of Power In Macbeth
In the words of Lord John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton “ Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”, this quote not only pertains to real life but also pertains to William Shakespeare's murderous play,Macbeth, by showing humans obsession and desire for power. In the beginning of the play, Macbeth is seen as just a loyal and brave soldier, who has become close to the king, Duncan. When Macbeth revives the witches prophecy he decides to let fate control his destiny rather than doing something about it himself : “If chance will have me king,why chance may crown me king without my stir” (1:3.257-58). He makes this judicious decision with wit and honor for not only the king but himself. Even lady macbeth soliloquies about
…show more content…
Bernie Madoff was able to swindle hundreds of people into investing money into a ponzi scheme,money that they would never see again. Madoff went years without going detected, until he was arrested in 2008 with a 150 year sentence for owing the many of the wealthy class over $40 million. Although both Macbeth and Bernie Madoff seem like polar opposites they have a lot more in common than many would think. First of all, these,two men committed crimes when they least needed to. “ The story Madoff told me is that he became a criminal near the peak of his legitimate success” (free at last). Same as Madoff, Macbeth began killing innocent people at a time when he least needed to; at the time he was a brave and noble warrior with much ahead of him but instead he chose to go down a dark and deceitful path. Secondly, both deceived many people, by lying and charming citizens “After Bernie’s arrest the first term that came to me to describe is that I'm living in the matrix… He manipulated everybody” (The madoff five). Thirdly, not only were both men corrupt in their actions but also their egos “ Even in prison Madoff refused to sign anything. He wasn't going to dilute the brand. He was sure they were going to sell it on EBay, he still did have a big ego” (Free at last). Also, both characters were left to dig their own holes from the stress and anxiety they had been building up from keeping all of their secrets. “For Bernie Madoff, living a lie had once been a full time job. Which carried with it a constant nagging anxiety. It was a nightmare he said” (the Madoff tapes). Lastly towards some part in their live they seemed concerned with the life they had been leading and their fruitless attempts of corruption. Madoff cries “ How could I have done this? I was making a lot of money.
Bernie Madoff was able to swindle hundreds of people into investing money into a ponzi scheme,money that they would never see again. Madoff went years without going detected, until he was arrested in 2008 with a 150 year sentence for owing the many of the wealthy class over $40 million. Although both Macbeth and Bernie Madoff seem like polar opposites they have a lot more in common than many would think. First of all, these,two men committed crimes when they least needed to. “ The story Madoff told me is that he became a criminal near the peak of his legitimate success” (free at last). Same as Madoff, Macbeth began killing innocent people at a time when he least needed to; at the time he was a brave and noble warrior with much ahead of him but instead he chose to go down a dark and deceitful path. Secondly, both deceived many people, by lying and charming citizens “After Bernie’s arrest the first term that came to me to describe is that I'm living in the matrix… He manipulated everybody” (The madoff five). Thirdly, not only were both men corrupt in their actions but also their egos “ Even in prison Madoff refused to sign anything. He wasn't going to dilute the brand. He was sure they were going to sell it on EBay, he still did have a big ego” (Free at last). Also, both characters were left to dig their own holes from the stress and anxiety they had been building up from keeping all of their secrets. “For Bernie Madoff, living a lie had once been a full time job. Which carried with it a constant nagging anxiety. It was a nightmare he said” (the Madoff tapes). Lastly towards some part in their live they seemed concerned with the life they had been leading and their fruitless attempts of corruption. Madoff cries “ How could I have done this? I was making a lot of money.