In Macbeth the conflict between ambition and trust results in lethal psychological consequences

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                    It is perfectly natural to put yourself first. In Macbeth’s case he maybe takes this to the extreme. Digging into the future is a dangerous game; this story is a tragedy of a valiant man, whom people relied on.

                    When Macbeth and Banquo come across the three witches,the three witches tell of Macbeths future. “All hail Macbeth! Thal shalt be king hereafter! From this moment in the story, Macbeth’s ambition is to be king, and nothing would stop him, “If chance will have me king, chance will crown me, without my stir” not even loved ones or friends would stop him. When Macbeth murders the sleeping king, it is the turning point of the story. Many questions are raised about Duncan and why he trusted everybody. Duncan comes across as being slightly suspicious, however he is very unsuspicious of everything, in the way that he gives his trust to all, but is that a king’s role?

                     Leading up to the king’s murder, lady Macbeth reads a letter which is written by Macbeth. Lady Macbeth feels that Macbeth is being squeamish about the king’s murder. As Macbeth is returning home lady Macbeth calls upon her evil spirits, “Come, you spirits”, “unsex me”. These spirits would assist in the murder of the king Duncan. Lady Macbeth then begins to tell Macbeth to hide his, inner truth and welcome Duncan elaborately. As time draws near to the arrival of the king, Macbeth seems to question himself about his decision and says ‘we will proceed no further in this business.                        

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                   Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are arguing whether to do it or not. Macbeth asks “what if we were to fail?” and Lady Macbeth replies “We fail.”  Lady Macbeth laughs upon the idea of failure. Lady Macbeth also states she would rather kill her own baby than break such a promise. From this statement it is clear Lady Macbeth is prepared to use violent expressions to show her side and her strong firmness in her own opinion. Macbeth finally draws up enough courage to kill Duncan, but he does so whilst the ...

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