In the Shakespearean play, Macbeth is motivated by many of the things around him. Macbeth, a loyal and honorable warrior kills his worthy king and goes on a killing rampage to keep the role of his kingdom under his reign. During this period of craziness his wife Lady Macbeth, the three sisters, and his own fear influence Macbeth. .
The greatest motivation that Macbeth receives is from Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth convinces Macbeth to kill Duncan, by telling him that he is not a true man unless he sticks to his word. Lady Macbeth says, "When you durst do it, then you were a man; and you be more than what you were, you would be so much more the man." (1.7.56-58) Men were superior in the time of Macbeth, for Lady Macbeth to take away his manliness was an insult and making Macbeth want to prove her wrong. With her demon personality through the first couple of acts she tells Macbeth that it is his time for the throne. She doesn't want him to miss this great opportunity. These passionate and intimidating words motivate Macbeth to do things he would have not done on his own.
The prophecy that the three sisters told Macbeth motivates him to make them come true. Macbeth had thought of being king before the encounter with the witches, for someone to second that idea made Macbeth feel, as it was his fate to become king. Macbeth perceives the prophecy has the only way to get the throne was to get rid of king Duncan, not taking into consideration that it could just be his natural fate that would bring him to the throne. Macbeth curious to know the rest of the prophecy he visits the witches once again. Macbeth says, "I will be satisfied." (4.1.19) Macbeth demanding that the witches tell him who will take over the throne after his death. The witches tell Macbeth to fear Macduff and appear eight visions, all kings and the last king was a mirage of Fleance, Banquo's only child. Now knowing who is he is to be aware of, Macbeth realizes that Macduff has fled to England.
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. ...
