Arguably the defining moment that commences Macbeth's obsession for power occurs in Act 1, Scene 3 when the witches relay their prophecies to both him and Banquo, naming him "Thane of Glamis," "Thane of Cawdor" and "King Hereafter." ... He only begins to consider the possibilities of their divinations further on in the act when Ross reveals he has gained the title "Thane of Cawdor," as with the current thane, "treasons capital, confess'd and prov'd /have overthrown him." ... Furthermore, Macbeth requires a considerable degree of persuasion from Lady Macbeth prior to murdering Du...

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