In the play Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, the character Macbeth finds the true identity of what being a king is really like. Through his actions and words Macbeth proves that a man can change from a noble, kind, and caring person into a selfish, and arrogant one. Macbeth is definitely responsible for his actions in the novel, through the theme of greed, although some influences altered his true abilities. The need for the crown, Lady Macbeth, and the thought of complete control all lead Macbeth into a complete downfall, by the end of the play. .
In the beginning of the play Macbeth is unmistakably curios of what being a king would really be like. He encounters many dreams and possibilities of ruling over Scotland. And, when the witches describe the future of Macbeth, and how he will become king completely overwhelms Macbeth. He suddenly feels the sensation of the crown, and how everything could be his. " If chance will have me king, why, chance may crown me Without my stir." (Pg. 25). Banquo attempts to be reasonable with Macbeth explaining to him that the possibility of him becoming king is rather slim, and that he shouldn't think of it too highly. But, Macbeth is already so seized over the thought of becoming king, and his greed has already set. The crown symbolizes more to Macbeth than anyone else. He not only views it as a symbol of king, but as a symbol of complete power, and domination which completely destroys the life of Macbeth. Macbeth trusts the witches of his well being because he in fact does hope for this to occur, but he never believed for a second, that killing his dear friend Macbeth is the only way to get there. .
Lady Macbeth was a major influence to Macbeth in his journey of becoming king. At the sound of the possibility of her husband becoming the king of Scotland Lady Macbeth's eyes lit up. Greed overcame her as well, and she pressured Macbeth into killing the present king, Duncan.
