Macbeth
Katelynn Jungling
Who is to blame for Macbeth's Downfall?
Macbeth himself is the reason for his downfall. Macbeth is an individual person who can control himself, his actions, and his thoughts. There may have been some persuasion along the way from his wife but all and all what Macbeth did his fault. During dinner with the King Duncan Macbeth steps away from the table, second guessing his decisions,’’’...I am his kinsman and his subject, Strong both against the deed; then,as his host who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the knife myself ‘’’ ( Act 1 Scene 7). Macbeth is showing his regret about the plan to kill Duncan. If Macbeth would have stopped himself right here in this moment he would have saved himself from a lot of killing and murder and ultimately would have lived a better longer life. After killing King Duncan and becoming King Macbeth revisits the witches demanding them for more information,”, Tell me thou unknown power’....’The pow’r of man, for none of woman shall harm Macbeth’…’ Macbeth should never be vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill Shall come against him”’( Act 4 Scene 1). If Macbeth would have never gone back to the witches and learned of how he could not be harmed, Macbeth may have been more cautious and probably would have not mocked and ignored his servants and the army that ultimately ended his reign and killed him. Finally, After seeing the witches Macbeth murders Macduff’s family. When Macduff finds out about the deed that Macbeth has done he says,’’’Front to front Bring thou this fiend of Scotland and myself. Within my sword’s length set him. If he scapes, Heaven forgive him too!’’’( Act 4 Scene 3). Now Macduff seeks revenge for Macbeth had crossed one too many lines with his foul play, because of this Macduff has a personal wish to kill Macbeth giving him more of a motive to push forward and slain the King of Scotland, Macbeth.
Tragic Hero
Symbolism
Allusion
The cute cubs in the picture is to represent the fear factor that Macbeth and Banquo felt. You wouldn't be terrified if these little lions came running at you would you?