What Role Does Fate Play In Determining Macbeth's Course

Fate is more significant in determining Macbeth’s course, who is the main character of the play “Macbeth” which was written by Shakespeare. The following phrases said respectively by the second witch and the third witch: “ All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!” “All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!” are clearly examples of fate determining Macbeth's course. These two phrases of Act 1, Scene 3 said by the witches suggest a prophecy, which says that Macbeth shall become the Thane of Cawdor and later on, he shall become the King of Scotland. Another example of fate determining Macbeth's course occurs when Macbeth is killed by MacDuff, the Thane of Fife. The witches in Act 4, Scene 1 told Macbeth a prophecy, which is: “Beware
MacDuff, the Thane of Fife”. In Act 5, Scene 8 Macbeth is killed by MacDuff, therefore the prophecy became true. The last example of fate determining Macbeth's course occurs when the witches appear to Macbeth they say that Macbeth shall never be vanquished until Great Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane Hill. Again, fate becomes true when boughs of the Great Birnam Wood are transported to Dunsinane Hill, which would be one of the prophecies which will cause Macbeth's death. In conclusion, the prophecies stated in the play ”Macbeth” are , therefore, the predetermination by external forces, which are the witches, who directly change and influence Macbeth’s behavior throughout the play.