The Downfall of Macbeth

Macbeth is a play that tells a story of a brave Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will one day become King of Scotland. Consumed with thoughts and pushed into action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan, and takes control of the throne. He begins his reign tormented with guilt and fear and soon becomes an oppressive ruler. He is then forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself. The bloodbath swiftly pushes Macbeth to arrogance, madness, and finally his death. Throughout the play we can see Macbeth go from a brave warrior to a dead butcher…