Fate And Destiny In Macbeth

“It might take a year, it might take a day, but what’s meant to be will always find its way.” ~Anonymous

Fate and destiny are supernatural concepts that many take the time to consider while others disregard as notions beyond scientific understanding. The quote above represents the idea of providence; events that are intended to occur will occur and no one can stop them from taking place. In his writings of The Scottish Play, Shakespeare suggests that individuals have the ability to make choices associated with their fate. Choices, that can assist or destroy them. A combination of predestined occurrences and formulated schemes caused Macbeth to rise and eventually fall from power in his society. When it comes to the 21st Century, we can associate
Now a brutal dictator, Assad, like Macbeth is said to have had no intention of taking on a role as a head of state. Similar to the suggestions in the quote above, Shakespeare introduces the idea of destiny playing a key role in the rise of an individual’s power and influence in society. However, in the process of gaining power, individuals tend to wander astray. Human beings often end up believing that destiny played absolutely no role in their progress. This often leads to developing egoistic attitudes , growing wants for power, wealth and influence. Macbeth was foretold that he would become a king, however, he let his ambitions take control of him; subconsciously allowing him to commit heinous acts. Likewise, Assad grew to be greedy, power-hungry and self-absorbed along with his increase in power. Macbeth’s desire to secure the throne led him to assassinate or place orders of assassination for those he considered obstacles in his path. For example, he killed King Duncan with his own hands and hired murderers to eliminate Banquo and his son, Fleance. In the same way, the president of Syria is known for cruelly imprisoning, torturing and slaughtering his political opponents. As both Macbeth and the president’s efforts to hold onto power continued, individuals ended up joining together to lead a war against the current government in power. In Macbeth’s case, Macduff,
Looking back at the quote above, we can see that the current leader of North Korea was somewhat destined to become heir to his father's throne. In most cases, an individual is usually named the heir to their family's throne due to the sole reason that they are the oldest or next-in-line. However, Kim was declared “The Great Successor” within a night of his father’s death, even after being one of the younger sons. Somewhat like Macbeth, Jong-un’s acquiring of the throne led him to become an unpleasant, selfish and inconsiderate dictator. Just as Macbeth had done, the supreme leader of North Korea decided to promptly eliminate any close relations. While Macbeth had simply hired murderers to kill his best friend Banquo, Kim took it to another level when he publicly disgraced and had his elders along with other members of his military slaughtered. To start, the supreme leader, had senior military command defense minister, Hyon Yong Chol executed by anti-aircraft guns because the old man had accidentally fallen asleep during a meeting. North Korea’s leader truly showed his colours, when he ordered his uncle, Jang Song Thaek to be tossed into a mammoth cage filled with 120 hungry dogs, where he later gave up his life. Due to horrific events, such as those stated above, Kim Jong-un has become the target of numerous