Shakespeare's Macbeth: Hero To Monster
Macbeth: Hero to Monster
In the play, “Macbeth”, written by William Shakespeare, the character of Macbeth is seen as courageous and fearless soldier fighting for the King of Scotland. Macbeth killed anyone in his way, because of his desire of becoming king. He put his faith in the words of the witches’ prophecies. Lady Macbeth is an influential person in Macbeth’s life because she badgers him to do what is necessary to remove any obstacles preventing his success. Macbeth turns from an honorable, loyal soldier to a monster because of his desires, Lady Macbeth’s influence and the witches’ prophecies.
Macbeth’s desire of becoming king overcomes his morals, which becomes a reason why he turns from a loyal war hero to a monster. Macbeth …show more content…
But in these cases
We still have judgment here, that we but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague th ' inventor: this even-handed justice
Commends the ingredients of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips. He’s here in double trust:
First, as I am his kinsman and his subject,
Strong both against the deed; then, as his host,
Who should against his murderer shut the door,
Not bear the knife myself. Besides, this Duncan
Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been
So clear in his great office, that his virtues
Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against
The deep damnation of his taking-off;
And pity, like a naked newborn babe,
Striding the blast, or heaven’s cherubim, horsed
Upon the sightless couriers of the air,
Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye,
That tears shall drown the wind. I have no spur
To prick the sides of my intent, but only
Vaulting ambition, which o 'erleaps itself
And falls on th ' other.” (Shakespeare, 1.7 …show more content…
When the witches first encountered Macbeth and Banquo after they were returning from the battle, they say, “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth that shalt be king hereafter!” (Shakespeare, 1.3 49-52) Macbeth understood the first part of the prophecy but not the rest. The second part of the prophecy coming true made Macbeth think that he might be king someday. Macbeth thought he can kill Duncan to become King. The witches implanted the thoughts of murdering and made Macbeth decide to commit murder. After murdering Duncan, Malcolm who was going to be king but he fled to England because he thought his life was in danger. When Macbeth became King, he still was not happy because he wanted his children to be kings. Macbeth
In the play, “Macbeth”, written by William Shakespeare, the character of Macbeth is seen as courageous and fearless soldier fighting for the King of Scotland. Macbeth killed anyone in his way, because of his desire of becoming king. He put his faith in the words of the witches’ prophecies. Lady Macbeth is an influential person in Macbeth’s life because she badgers him to do what is necessary to remove any obstacles preventing his success. Macbeth turns from an honorable, loyal soldier to a monster because of his desires, Lady Macbeth’s influence and the witches’ prophecies.
Macbeth’s desire of becoming king overcomes his morals, which becomes a reason why he turns from a loyal war hero to a monster. Macbeth …show more content…
But in these cases
We still have judgment here, that we but teach
Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return
To plague th ' inventor: this even-handed justice
Commends the ingredients of our poisoned chalice
To our own lips. He’s here in double trust:
First, as I am his kinsman and his subject,
Strong both against the deed; then, as his host,
Who should against his murderer shut the door,
Not bear the knife myself. Besides, this Duncan
Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been
So clear in his great office, that his virtues
Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against
The deep damnation of his taking-off;
And pity, like a naked newborn babe,
Striding the blast, or heaven’s cherubim, horsed
Upon the sightless couriers of the air,
Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye,
That tears shall drown the wind. I have no spur
To prick the sides of my intent, but only
Vaulting ambition, which o 'erleaps itself
And falls on th ' other.” (Shakespeare, 1.7 …show more content…
When the witches first encountered Macbeth and Banquo after they were returning from the battle, they say, “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth that shalt be king hereafter!” (Shakespeare, 1.3 49-52) Macbeth understood the first part of the prophecy but not the rest. The second part of the prophecy coming true made Macbeth think that he might be king someday. Macbeth thought he can kill Duncan to become King. The witches implanted the thoughts of murdering and made Macbeth decide to commit murder. After murdering Duncan, Malcolm who was going to be king but he fled to England because he thought his life was in danger. When Macbeth became King, he still was not happy because he wanted his children to be kings. Macbeth