Monday, April 13, 2009

What sins does Macbeth commit in Shakespeare's Macbeth?


commits numerous sins after hearing the Three Witches' initial prophecies, which consume his
mind with the possibility of one day becoming King of Scotland. 's extreme desire to become king
and his willingness to assassinate Kingare a direct result of his overwhelming greed and envy.
Macbeth envies the authority and wealth that comes with being crowned king and commits a
horrific murder to usurp the throne. After assassinating the king, Macbeth proceeds to lie to
the Scottish lords to hide his crime before hiring assassins to killand . Macbeth is worried
that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne as the prophecy suggests and attempts to end
Banquo's bloodline to no avail.

Following Banquo's murder, Macbeth continues
to display his wrath and violence by developing into a bloodthirsty tyrant, having 's entire
family slaughtered. He displays his selfish, insensitive personality by distancing himself from,
and his pride contributes to...

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