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Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is one of literature's greatest tragedies. Shakespeare wrote the play in 1605 and based it on events that took place in eleventh century Scotland. It is one of his best plays and is still studied around the world. The play focuses on the character Macbeth. During the course of the play, Macbeth changes from noble, to guilt-ridden, and finally to evil. Macbeth shows his nobility in the early scenes of the …

…of feeling or sorrow for his dead wife truly shows how evil has finally taken over Macbeth. Macbeth's character changes from noble, to guilt-ridden, and finally to evil during the play. In the beginning of the tragedy, Macbeth is a noble person. After killing Duncan, Macbeth quickly becomes guilt-ridden. Macbeth's guilt finally turns to evil as he murders and shows no remorse of his actions. This evil finally results in his gruesome death. Bibliography None