While fate can be determined by that of ones destiny or that of a person's free will, the outcome of the matter is generally the same. The only difference between free will and destiny is in how the subject goes about claiming its specific fate. Macbeth's fate was determined by both destiny and free will, but in the end, the life he had chosen was made more evident by which path he had taken. Macbeth's ambition was the only element that spurred him further into his decent to evilness. The outcome of Macbeth's fate was not determined by destiny, but by that of his own free will. .
Chance is an element that includes both destiny and free will. Macbeth's first wrongful act which was decided by his free will was to listen, and take what the three sisters had told him into consideration. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth's actions are more likely determined by chance than anything else. In act one of Macbeth, he is quoted as saying to himself, "If chance will have me King, why, chance may crown me,/ Without my stir" (Shakespeare, I, iii, 143-144). Macbeth knows that he is a grandson to a king, and therefore he has a legitimate claim to the throne, and also knows that disease could easily speed up his arrival, but Macbeth decides to eventually take matters into his own hands when he realizes that "chance" will only be rewarded with his aid. This is why he decides to go through with the murder of King Duncan. Therefore, Macbeth's state of chance was further pursued by his own free will which first led to the murdering of Duncan. Also as Macbeth is ready to commit acts of murder upon the throne, he calls upon the darkness to hide himself from the wrongful doings that he is about to willfully commit. "The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be,/ Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see" (Shakespeare, I, iv, 58-60). Thus, the previous quote displays Macbeth's acknowledgement to the acts he is about to commit and further trying to bury himself in his own pit of despair by masking his dirty deeds.
Macbeth enters, attired as king. He is followed by Lady Macbeth, now his queen, and the court. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth ask Banquo to attend the feast they will host that night. ... The witches also declare that Macbeth will be king one day. ... Macbeth fixates on the details of the prophecy. ...
Macbeth Macbeth's downfall was generated by a combination of factors. These include Macbeth's greed, ambition, over confidence and Lady Macbeth's suspicious behavior. ... This track of thought leads Macbeth to kill Banquo. ... Damned fact how it did greave Macbeth! ... This is proof that lady Macbeth's undisciplined tongue aroused suspicion and contributed to Macbeth's downfall. ...
Macbeth is tragic play written by William Shakespeare in early 1606. ... Afterwards as Macbeth informs his wife about the three predictions he has learnt, she expresses herself more ambitious than Macbeth. ... When Lady Macbeth has no choice then she uses her tactics to stop Macbeth wimping out of Duncan's murder. ... As the witches warn Macbeth to be aware of Macduff. ... He is also weak before Lady Macbeth. ...
Throughout the play, Macbeth becomes more impaintent, secretive, and paranoid. ... Macbeth is not living in reality because when an equivocation is placed in front of him, "All hail, Macbeth! ... However, in the end his arrogance will cost Macbeth his life. Throughout the meetings between the witches and Macbeth, no lies were told. ... All the venom and evil in the play are always located in Macbeth's mind. ...
In the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare the protagonist Macbeth mindset changes throughout the play with certain events that influence his mentality. Macbeth undergoes a transformation, which changes his belief and opinions about his King. ... This perspective is altered once Macbeth interacts with the three witches. ... Macbeth after committing the murder of Duncan feels guilt from his crime. ... This is the transformed Macbeth who has nothing left to lose but his life. ...
In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, Macbeth is no pawn of fate. ... The prophecy of Macbeth becoming Thane of Cawdor had already come true, enhancing Macbeth's aspirations of becoming king. ... But, Macbeth was never destined to kill anyone. ... The three Weird sisters played a part within Macbeth's destiny, for they were the ones who foretold Macbeth's future. ... Macbeth knew what he was doing. ...
By offering to Macbeth the idea of power, the witches push Macbeth to the next level of greed and evil that did not exist prior to the encounter. ... This apparition confuses and frightens Macbeth. ... The dagger symbolizes the point of no return for Macbeth. ... Macbeth fears Banquo due to his prophecy to father kings, so Macbeth proceeds to plot the murder of his once friend, which spurs yet another brush with the supernatural. ... The use of supernatural in Macbeth caused Macbeth to become a darker and more evil person with each paranormal encounter. ...
"All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter." ... Laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." ... The apparition also ceases Macbeth's ability to think things through. ... This sure did kick the last leg out from under Macbeth's not so sturdy table. Macbeth's death shows that the witches were some bad dudes. ...
