Role Of Destiny In Macbeth
Destiny can be defined by events that are written in the stars or are part of an inescapable fate. Some people believe that one is capable of writing their own destiny. Shakespeare portrays destiny as something that can be shaped through actions through the developing of Macbeth’s downfall. In Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, Macbeth shapes his destiny through his actions by allowing the witches’ prophecies to spark his ambition, allowing Lady Macbeth to influence his actions and by fully trusting the apparition’s visions.
To being with, Macbeth’s downfall initiates as his actions and growing ambition is influenced by the witches’ prophecies. One of the prophecies that develop Macbeth’s trust for the witches is him being prophesized and then pronounced …show more content…
Upon learning that he will be king, Macbeth sends a letter to his wife explaining the events that unfolded with the witches. Lady Macbeth begins to develop her thirst for power which later lures Macbeth into killing Duncan. She portrays her full intention by saying “The raven of himself is hoarse/ That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan/ Under my battlements” (1.5.41-43). She is not willing to let Duncan leave her house alive. She begins to plan his death right away. Macbeth trusts her as his confidant; he is responsible for his downfall that is influenced by her dark thoughts that rose from his letter. His letter is the cause of her thoughts about killing Duncan; therefore, making him responsible for his downfall. In addition, Macbeth allows Lady Macbeth to plan to kill Duncan. Macbeth loses his power over the situation when Lady Macbeth decides that it will be her to complete the deed, “you shall put/ This night’s great business into my dispatch;” (1.5.74-75). Macbeth’s conscience attempts to remain clear about going through with the plan. Lady Macbeth knows exactly what to do in order to influence Macbeth into doing what she wants. The fact that he is willing to allow Lady Macbeth to take full control of the action holds him responsible for the outcome. Furthermore, Lady Macbeth taunts Macbeth’s man hood. When trying to convince Macbeth to follow through with the murder of
To being with, Macbeth’s downfall initiates as his actions and growing ambition is influenced by the witches’ prophecies. One of the prophecies that develop Macbeth’s trust for the witches is him being prophesized and then pronounced …show more content…
Upon learning that he will be king, Macbeth sends a letter to his wife explaining the events that unfolded with the witches. Lady Macbeth begins to develop her thirst for power which later lures Macbeth into killing Duncan. She portrays her full intention by saying “The raven of himself is hoarse/ That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan/ Under my battlements” (1.5.41-43). She is not willing to let Duncan leave her house alive. She begins to plan his death right away. Macbeth trusts her as his confidant; he is responsible for his downfall that is influenced by her dark thoughts that rose from his letter. His letter is the cause of her thoughts about killing Duncan; therefore, making him responsible for his downfall. In addition, Macbeth allows Lady Macbeth to plan to kill Duncan. Macbeth loses his power over the situation when Lady Macbeth decides that it will be her to complete the deed, “you shall put/ This night’s great business into my dispatch;” (1.5.74-75). Macbeth’s conscience attempts to remain clear about going through with the plan. Lady Macbeth knows exactly what to do in order to influence Macbeth into doing what she wants. The fact that he is willing to allow Lady Macbeth to take full control of the action holds him responsible for the outcome. Furthermore, Lady Macbeth taunts Macbeth’s man hood. When trying to convince Macbeth to follow through with the murder of