Macbeth

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There are many things that tempt people to do some wrong things, something

what is not allowed. Most of the time it’s easier and more fun to do wrong things than the

good ones. For example it is easier to steal than to earn money by working; it easier to

lie than to tell the truth. We define good and strong people by their ability to resist

different kinds of their temptation. And another part of our society consists of people who

are weak, who are tempted to go by an easier way but sinful.

And a good example of such people is Macbeth. The witches could foretell the

future for him, they could add temptation, and influence Macbeth, but they could not

control his destiny. They didn’t lead him to his destructions; his ambitions and desires

have destroyed him. Macbeth, at the beginning of the play seems to be a very noble

person. We see him as loyal and honorable. He fights in the battle against Norway which

proves his loyalty, then he is appointed Thane of Cawdor which proves that he is

honorable and respected by the king. However, as soon as the witches tell him their

prediction: “all hail, Macbeth! That shalt be king hereafter”. (I, iii, 52) He is no

longer trustworthy and becomes evil and deceiving. The witches have a great influence,

but in the end, it's Macbeth's decision to fall for the temptation. Even before he reaches

his home, thoughts of murder spark in his head and he is overcome with the desire to be

powerful.

Lady Macbeth has played an important part in tempting Macbeth for murdering

even more then the witches. She was like Eve who tempts Adam to eat the forbidden

fruit. Seeing that Macbeth is unsure about the witches’ prophecies she encourages

Macbeth to kill the Duncan. Lady Macbeth is very ambitious person.





She even says: "Thou wouldst be great/ Art not without ambition". (I, v, 80-81)

Macbeth also says: "his beset...