A Great Debacle A Look Inside Macbeth’s Intentions

In William Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, a mighty commander during the 11th century is pictured as a loyal warlord for King Duncan. Macbeth seemingly values loyalty so much that he would never consider betraying his king, unlike the previous Thane of Cawdor. However, this changes when three witches confront Macbeth and Banquo and foretell their future fates. After their conversation finishes, Macbeth’s loyalty is constantly seen chipped away as more of his thought are revealed. Eventually, as he loses complete control of himself, he resorts to murder to achieve what he thinks as â€Å"utopia,† which leads to the deaths of King Duncan, and Banquo; two of his dear companions. In the end, Macbeth is beheaded by Macduff, who seeks revenge after Macbeth instigates the murder of his entire family. The humanly traits that cause the transformation of Macbeth from a loyal Scottish Lord to a murderous king includes his attentiveness and willingness to listen, his inability to control his ambitions, and the fear of the loss of his manhood. Macbeth’s unusual quality of considering other people’s opinions is a gateway for his corruption. For example, Macbeth listens to Lady Macbeth’s opinions on matters when he mentions after a conversation about killing Duncan, to his wife that, â€Å"[You and I] will speak further† (Macbeth.1.6.83). It is very unusual for any man in Macbeth’s time to consider any opinion from his wife because it was just the time’s belief in what the church taught. For instance,