What Is Macbeth's Path To Destruction
Bronson Crabtree
Chism
EnglishB2
14 November 2012
Macbeth’s Path to Destruction
Walter White once said, “I am not in danger, Skylar. I am the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot and you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks.” Walter unveils his rage in this heated conversation with his wife, revealing his power and brute force by comparing himself to that of a murderer. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth perfectly parallels with the story of Walter and how several factors ultimately led to his downfall. Macbeth was a tragic story written as a tribute to King James and his reign over Scotland during the 11th century. Shakespeare’s clever use of soliloquys gave readers further insight into the characters minds allowing readers …show more content…
Macbeth made several impulsive mistakes throughout the play, which accumulated into a disease never to be cured. Macbeth’s greed distorted his perception and caused him to make reckless decisions. Without power, Macbeth felt vulnerable. In desire for more power, he successfully murdered King Duncan, King of Scotland, in his sleep. Duncan was a highly respected king and an excellent man, which emphasized the ruthlessness of his death. Also, it is easy to see Macbeth’s detachment from human morality as he obliviously takes the life of a man for selfish intentions. Macbeth so eagerly wanted to maintain his political power he performed numerous wicked acts at the expense of several lives. Fearing the witches prophesy about Banquo, Macbeth hired a group of men to kill Banquo and his son. The witches mentioned that Banquo’s descendants would become heir to the throne. …show more content…
Lady Macbeth mocked Macbeth of his inability to murder Duncan; however, she eventually influenced him into committing the murder. Ambition is a reoccurring theme throughout the play as seen here when Lady Macbeth’s ambitions trump her inhibition of the killing. The underlying evil that is within all of the characters is bound to come out at any moment. Lady Macbeth once said to her husband, “look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under ‘t” (1.5.64-65). In this particular scene she tries to convince Macbeth to appear as Duncan’s friend but be the serpent underneath, ready to attack at any moment. The image of the serpent displays how devious and secretive Lady Macbeth can be. The idea of temptation is key to her and her selfish motives. Before the murder of Duncan, Lady Macbeth questioned Macbeth’s masculinity, which prompted Macbeth to go through with the murder. Also, Lady Macbeth’s love with Macbeth was relying on the fact that he would complete the murder. If it were not for his wife, Macbeth would not have considered killing the King. Lady Macbeth can be viewed as a catalyst for Macbeth, persuading him to preform dreadful
Chism
EnglishB2
14 November 2012
Macbeth’s Path to Destruction
Walter White once said, “I am not in danger, Skylar. I am the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot and you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks.” Walter unveils his rage in this heated conversation with his wife, revealing his power and brute force by comparing himself to that of a murderer. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth perfectly parallels with the story of Walter and how several factors ultimately led to his downfall. Macbeth was a tragic story written as a tribute to King James and his reign over Scotland during the 11th century. Shakespeare’s clever use of soliloquys gave readers further insight into the characters minds allowing readers …show more content…
Macbeth made several impulsive mistakes throughout the play, which accumulated into a disease never to be cured. Macbeth’s greed distorted his perception and caused him to make reckless decisions. Without power, Macbeth felt vulnerable. In desire for more power, he successfully murdered King Duncan, King of Scotland, in his sleep. Duncan was a highly respected king and an excellent man, which emphasized the ruthlessness of his death. Also, it is easy to see Macbeth’s detachment from human morality as he obliviously takes the life of a man for selfish intentions. Macbeth so eagerly wanted to maintain his political power he performed numerous wicked acts at the expense of several lives. Fearing the witches prophesy about Banquo, Macbeth hired a group of men to kill Banquo and his son. The witches mentioned that Banquo’s descendants would become heir to the throne. …show more content…
Lady Macbeth mocked Macbeth of his inability to murder Duncan; however, she eventually influenced him into committing the murder. Ambition is a reoccurring theme throughout the play as seen here when Lady Macbeth’s ambitions trump her inhibition of the killing. The underlying evil that is within all of the characters is bound to come out at any moment. Lady Macbeth once said to her husband, “look like th’ innocent flower, but be the serpent under ‘t” (1.5.64-65). In this particular scene she tries to convince Macbeth to appear as Duncan’s friend but be the serpent underneath, ready to attack at any moment. The image of the serpent displays how devious and secretive Lady Macbeth can be. The idea of temptation is key to her and her selfish motives. Before the murder of Duncan, Lady Macbeth questioned Macbeth’s masculinity, which prompted Macbeth to go through with the murder. Also, Lady Macbeth’s love with Macbeth was relying on the fact that he would complete the murder. If it were not for his wife, Macbeth would not have considered killing the King. Lady Macbeth can be viewed as a catalyst for Macbeth, persuading him to preform dreadful