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In the beginning of the play Macbeth was somewhat of a humble person. He fought for the king and helped win the battle, but once the witches told him that he would be thane of Glamis,Cawdor, and later would become king, he found himself beginning to become corrupted by greed and he started to think about how he could kill the king and take the position that was promised to him. Where he was once a Strong, brave and courageous man, now he is afraid of anything that might possibly be a threat to him or his title as king and has resorted to killing anyone who could dethrone him.
Macbeth has become fearful,sick, and plagued with guilt. He has had delusions and it seems that he is raising the suspicion from the other thanes.
Macbeth’s wife was

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