From this quotation one can see that Macbeth is so wrapped up in the idea of being king that he can not even concentrate on the things around him. ... Shortly after Macbeth is told he is going to be king, he starts to plan a way to make him king even faster. ... Once again the reader sees that Macbeth will not stop until he is crowned king. ... And that everything in the future is going to be good. ... Juvenal once said, "No one becomes depraved all at once," and one may see this as they read Macbeth. ...

• Word Count: 907
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth "If Chance will have me king, why Chance may crown me Without my stir." Discuss how this quotation relates to the themes expressed in the text of Macbeth? ... The witches manipulation of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth's influence, Macbeth's active participation in fulfilling the prophecies and conflicting thoughts, are all factors that show that it was his own free will which determined his future. ... Knowing the burden of ascension, Macbeth decides to kill the king. ... During their deliberations not once is fate mentioned. ...

• Word Count: 1068
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth "If Chance will have me king, why Chance may crown me Without my stir." Discuss how this quotation relates to the themes expressed in the text of Macbeth? ... The witches manipulation of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth's influence, Macbeth's active participation in fulfilling the prophecies and conflicting thoughts, are all factors that show that it was his own free will which determined his future. ... Knowing the burden of ascension, Macbeth decides to kill the king. ... During their deliberations not once is fate mentioned. ...

• Word Count: 1071
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School