Corruption of a person leads to the deterioration of personal and public life. In Macbeth, Macbeth admits to his obsession to be in power; mentally and socially, which leads to his deterioration. The influences of secondary characters such as Lady Macbeth, the witches, and the apparitions cause Macbeth to commit irreparable harm to King Duncan, Banquo and Macduff in addition to Macbeth’s obsession to stand politically dominant, fear of potential consequences, and his hunger to exceed supernatural limits.
Obsession to stand politically dominant is Macbeth’s primary flaw. Macbeth’s progressive deterioration begins after his encounter with the witches, who declare Macbeth’s prophecies. The last prophecy contributes the most to his downfall, altering …show more content…
No; this my hand will rather
The multitudinous seas incarnadine
Making the green one red (2.2.77-80).
In addition to Macbeth’s regret, he shames himself believing in the chamberlains who cry
“Glamis hath murder’d sleep: and therefor Cawdor/
Shall sleep no more: Macbeth shall sleep no more” (2.2.55-6)!
To conclude his first murder, Macbeth’s mentality is stuck with one concern: whether it is necessary to murder the king, to become king. Disengagement in royal matters, results in his ongoing fear of consequences regarding Duncan’s execution.
Fear for potential consequences strikes Macbeth as an instinct promptly after Duncan’s assassination. Macbeth’s constant desire to remain in power influences him to act upon his thoughts immediately. Considering this, Macbeth transitions himself to think; if anybody is in his way, death is coming his or her way. Under those circumstances, Macbeth reflects on his opponents, and victimizes Banquo and Fleance.
To be thus, is nothing;
But to be safely thus: our fears I Banquo
Stick deep; and in his royalty of nature
Reigns that which would be fear’s: ‘tis much he dares
And, to that dauntless temper of his mind,
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour
To act in safety
Obsession to stand politically dominant is Macbeth’s primary flaw. Macbeth’s progressive deterioration begins after his encounter with the witches, who declare Macbeth’s prophecies. The last prophecy contributes the most to his downfall, altering …show more content…
No; this my hand will rather
The multitudinous seas incarnadine
Making the green one red (2.2.77-80).
In addition to Macbeth’s regret, he shames himself believing in the chamberlains who cry
“Glamis hath murder’d sleep: and therefor Cawdor/
Shall sleep no more: Macbeth shall sleep no more” (2.2.55-6)!
To conclude his first murder, Macbeth’s mentality is stuck with one concern: whether it is necessary to murder the king, to become king. Disengagement in royal matters, results in his ongoing fear of consequences regarding Duncan’s execution.
Fear for potential consequences strikes Macbeth as an instinct promptly after Duncan’s assassination. Macbeth’s constant desire to remain in power influences him to act upon his thoughts immediately. Considering this, Macbeth transitions himself to think; if anybody is in his way, death is coming his or her way. Under those circumstances, Macbeth reflects on his opponents, and victimizes Banquo and Fleance.
To be thus, is nothing;
But to be safely thus: our fears I Banquo
Stick deep; and in his royalty of nature
Reigns that which would be fear’s: ‘tis much he dares
And, to that dauntless temper of his mind,
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour
To act in safety