Some
people suppose that it is the inflammatory remark dropped by Lady Macbeth and the
attractive prophecies made by the Three Witches lead Macbeth an excessively ambitious
and aggressive person. However, with a few points, I certainly believe that what
causes to his violent behavior and a burning desire of power is mainly his personality.
Instead of being faithful, I believe that
Macbeth has a hidden personality that is tyrannical. Moreover, this unknown
personality is an important factor that leads to his aggressive and immoral behavior.
At the very beginning of the story, Macbeth is assumed to be a loyal and
devoted general based on his valiant fighting against Norway and Ireland.
However, after reading the whole story, I totally doubted his allegiance
towards King Duncan. A question immediately sprang to mind: How easy the moral
value of a decent and honest person can be demolished. If Macbeth is faithful
enough, he will not be affected simply and easily by either Lady Macbeth’s
advice or the prophecies. I assume that the intention of takeover has been held
by Macbeth at the early stage. The provoking of his wife is just an extra
factor that helps Macbeth to put into practical action.
Besides, the ambitious characteristics of
Macbeth is the major factor of being power-minded. It is without a doubt that
ambition is a vital element that causes a person’s success. However, it is said
that too much of everything is as bad as too little.[1] Toward the
end of the story, an intense desire of power simply contributes to Macbeth’s
corruption. What if Macbeth ignores all the prophecies and provocation and
remains loyal to the king? The prophecies will still be fulfilled, but Macbeth
is going to stand at the apex of the kingdom legitimately.
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