Macbeth Themes

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William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth” exposes many evil explicit themes. First,
The theme of temptation is an apparent theme. The witches create temptation by giving
Macbeth the prophecies. At first Macbeth acknowledges that killing the king would
create “deep damnation.” However, Macbeth succumbs to temptation when Lady
Macbeth calls him a “coward in thine own esteem.” Next, Deceit is a major theme
throughout the play. Macbeth trys to hide the murder of the king by wearing a “false
face”. His vindictive plan is to “mock the time” and fool the noblemen of his evil doings.
Macbeth also deceives Banquo by lying to him about not thinking of the evil witches
prophecies. “Macbeth” displays many evil themes in the entirety of the play.
Macbeth owns many tragic character flaws which lead to his death. First, the
ambition that Macbeth bestows is deadly. During Macbeth’s ambitious journey he
commits many sinful mistakes. However, even living with the guilt he couldn’t “ wash
from (his) hands”, he still pursues the throne. The ambitious nature of Macbeth was
never satisfied. He wished to “died an hour before this chance” to become king. Next,
being unfaithful to the Christian religion is a significant flaw of Macbeth. Several times
Macbeth sins and “celebrates Pale Hectate’s offering” in killing Duncan. Also, Macbeth
loses hope and says life “is a tale told by an idiot.” The many flaws of Macbeth lead to
his downfall.
In many ways my life is similar to Macbeth’s. First, my life is full of temptation.
It seems like everywhere I look there is temptation. Like Macbeth I wish God wasn’t
looking sometimes but then I realize that “we still have judgment here.” Next, to get
what I want I have became deceitful. I have worn a mask to escape the bad consequences
as Macbeth did to protect throne. I showed an “unfelt sorrow” towards my mother wh...