How Has Macbeth Changed

Macbeth was a ruthless leader who seemed to have no moral or ethical values. If Macbeth had others with him to show him what was right, he wouldn't have been such a cruel and heartless leader. Macbeth had the opportunity to consult others with different views and perspectives, but instead, he took power by force, which eventually led to the downfall of his empire. Throughout history, many leaders have lost their morals and ethics when they gained power. For example, Adolf Hitler changed rapidly when he gained power after WW1. Although many people opposed his ideas, instead of considering their views and opinions, he killed them and surrounded himself with people that shared his evil and sadistic perspectives. Another example of
And in many cases, corruption can destroy one’s morals and ethics. In Macbeth, Banquo’s son is concerned with becoming part of this cycle. He fears that he will want more and more until there is nothing left. He knows that when someone gains power, it is easy for them to prioritize their greed and selfishness over what is truly the right decision. A current example of this is North Korea. Kim Jong-un, the dictator of North Korea spends his country’s money on an expensive nuclear program while leaving his people to starve. It is hard to believe that a dictatorship like North Korea still exists today. Kim Jong-un is a stellar example of a leader who has lost sight of what is right. Another current example is a man named Martin Shkreli. Martin Shkreli is an american entrepreneur who became CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, which sells the drug Daraprim. Daraprim is a life saving drug that treats a deadly disease that affects 200,000 americans per year. Martin Shkreli increased the drug from $13.50 a pill to $750 a pill, affecting people everywhere. He has since been arrested for criminal and fraud charges. This is a perfect modern-day example of uncontrolled