Macbeth
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Macbeths chance to become a very high and honorable dictator, at the beginning of the story, is in no way questionable and the possibility of him excelling to a respectable position is inevitable. However his wisdom to discern between right and wrong diminishes and the influences of objects and people distort his judgment. All events considered, Macbeths lack of self-determination and the rate at which he is persuaded is the reason for Macbeths downfall to become a great and respectable dictator.
The first major event, as in the slaying of King Duncan, motivation towards Macbeth from the witches and his wife turns to be the pivot point between right and wrong. The witches manipulate him with predictions of upcoming events that soon get fulfilled. The prophecies the witches foretold Macbeth are, ЃgAll hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Glamis! All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!, All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!” At this time Macbeth is not sure how to contemplate these insights and shortly after the news of the first prediction, coming true, is what set his thoughts in motion to become enraged with greed. In the letter that Macbeth has written his wife, informing her upon the chance of him soon becoming King, it states, Ѓgthis love I thought good to deliver thee, my dearest partner of greatness.” This acknowledge the fact that she controls him, either by manipulation or by direct order. Furthermore it is his wife, after reading the letter, that is overcome, with ambition that ultimately propels her to influence Macbeth in killing King Duncan. Without the overruling presence of Lady Macbeth he would not have follow-through on the untimely act.
The second mistake, as in the slaying of Banquo, Macbeth acts alone in organizing the murder. Macbeth hires murders because he believes in the witches power to predict the future, Ѓgthou shalt get Kings, though thou be none. So all hail, Macbeth [soon Fleance]!”