To what extent is Macbeth responsible for his own actions? Macbeth who was written by Shakespeare had to make a choice which was to kill King Duncan or not. Macbeth had many influences in the decision further more his lack of ambition and that he was feeble minded may have led to his downfall. Macbeth was Thane of Glamis and Thane of Cawdor which meant that he was a respected man. He fought at the battle along side Kind Duncan and was a hero when he came back to Scotland as he killed many people. Was it Macbeths lack of ambition that made him kill the King or did the witches turn Macbeth evil? Was Macbeth evil to begin with or were the influences too strong?Macbeth first met the witches after the battle and was shocked at how ugly they were.’ That look not like th’inhabitants
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o’th’ earth’ The witches told Macbeth that he could become King. The witches did not say that he had to murder Duncan but the witches symbolised evil. Macbeth was easily influenced by these ugly creatures. He now has some ambition in his mind and can see him self being King. He has a weak mind. Banquo who had a suspicion that Macbeth was going to kill the witches, did not act on them. Banquo can be accused of being feeble minded as well. Duncan was a good King who Macbeth respected; he inspired loyalty and to Macbeth was trusting. Has ...

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