Macbeth

The play, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare takes plays during the 11th century and is perceived as a tragedy because of its dramatic composition. Shakespeare’s dark and intense characters throughout the play brought out the true meaning of good and bad by using murder, the need of protection, and the desire of power. Shakespeare uses Macbeth to represent the difference between a kingship and a tyranny. In the play, Macbeth, the central character evolves from a hero into a tyrant, which displays the variance of a kingship and a tyranny.
In the beginning of the play Macbeth is portrayed as a hero for his brave actions on the battlefield and by showing his respect toward the Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth’s heroic attitude and gestures were very beneficial to him in the beginning of the play. During Battle Macbeth fought nobly for this king by slanging many enemies, including Macdonwald. When the king of Scotland, Duncan, was informed that Macbeth fought with great courage, he decided to promote him to the Thane of Cawdor. Before Macbeth was aware of his promotion, he still thought he was only the Thane of Glamis, which is when the Three Witches approached him and Banquo in the woods. The Three Witches chanted that Macbeth was the Thane of Cawdor, and Macbeth replied, “The Thane of Cawdor [is alive]. He also asked them to not “[dress him] in borrowed robes.” Macbeth was being respectful to The Thane of Cawdor by not misrepresenting himself. Macbeth is shown as a hero for defending his king nobly during battle and not representing himself in a higher ranking.
Towards the middle of the Play, Macbeth revealed evil characteristics that changed him from a hero into a tyrant. Macbeth changed from a hero into a tyrant by using murder to gain more power and protection. Once Macbeth was promoted to the Thane of Cawdor, Lady Macbeth and him desired more power. They wanted to become king and queen of Scotland. Macbeth resorted to killing Duncan in his sleep to become king