Write an Essay Tracing the Sequence of Events that Contribute to Macbeth’s Demise and Tragic End.
Macbeth is a classic example of a Shakespearean tragic hero. Macbeth's character evolves from a noble war hero to a violent individual, who will willingly kill in order to gain power. There are three main points that contribute to Macbeth’s demise; firstly the prophecies, which are told to him by the witches, secondly how Lady Macbeth influences him, and finally how Macbeth's ambition drives his desire for power. Macbeth is a tragic hero in …
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…him to his fate. Macbeth has a conscience throughout the entire play shown by the hesitation in killing Duncan, by the hallucinations of the dagger and by the ghost of Banquo. This is also evident in his terrible dreams, which goes with Macbeth’s own claim that he has "murdered sleep". Macbeth can never obtain peace of mind because he always has a conscience, which enables him to recognise the negative side of his actions.
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