The Changes In Macbeth's Character

The Changes of Macbeth’s Character Many would not murder people they honor or love. Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies that includes horrendous acts just like this. It tells the story of a Scottish general, Macbeth, who is on the hunt to become king. His character changes slowly throughout the entire play. Macbeth goes from being a courageous warrior and role model, to a regretful killer, to a murderer who will kill anyone who gets in his way of becoming king. In the end, his greed and selfishness prove to be his undoing and lead to his eventual death. In the beginning of the play, Macbeth is seen as a loving and devoted husband, a well respected warrior, a role model for all soldiers, and loyal follower of the
At this point, he tells his wife, Lady Macbeth, of his new title and what the wicked sisters saw in his future. Lady Macbeth is amazed and quite excited to become queen. However, she has an idea to make them king and queen much faster. Lady Macbeth says, “look like th’ innocent flower, / But be the serpent under’t” (Shakespeare I. V. 65-66). Lady Macbeth is telling her husband how she thinks he should kill King Duncan. Macbeth goes along with her plan because he is intimidated by her and very much wants to become king, so he can have the most power. Their plans almost fall through when Macbeth has a change of heart. Macbeth begins to feel as if he would be betraying both his king and country if he were to murder Duncan. This shows that Macbeth still has a conscience, but that will slowly
For example, he hires two murderers to kill his friend Banquo and his son, and Lady Macduff and her son. “The castle of Macduff I will surprise; / Seize upon Fife; give to th’ edge o’ th’ sword / His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls / That trace him in his line” (Shakespeare IV. I. 150-153). Macbeth will go to great lengths to stay king and he will kill anyone who gets in his way. At this point in the story he is not aware of his conscience and is a crazy murderer. In conclusion, Macbeth's character changes drastically throughout the entire play. In the beginning he is a courageous warrior and a role model for everyone. Gradually he becomes hesitant about killing his king, showing he is aware of his conscience and still has respect for his country. However, in the end he has completely gone overboard to protect his title and kills many because of his greed and