The Tragedy of Macbeth
Macbeth is a Scottish general and thane of the Glamis who is wicked by the prophesies of the witches. Shakespeare uses Macbeth to show the terrible effects that ambition and guilt can have on the man. Macbeth is a complicated character who has an effect on the other characters. He kills King Duncan, but before killing him he aborts the crime. Macbeth is not the Shakespeare's villain because his villain kills women, children and Kings, but he cannot resist his dark desires due to the prophecies of the witches and manipulation of Lady Macbeth. His struggle to regain his goodness is constant. Macbeth is a noble and brave man. He is very loyal to the King and he is one of the brave soldiers who is fighting in battle for King Duncan. Macbeth’s bravery is described by the Thane of Ross. He says, “Till that Bellona’s bridegroom, lapped in proof,” (I.ii.54). Macbeth is called the “eagle” and “lion” by the captain to show his personality. Macbeth does not hesitate to fight with courag...