The character Macbeth is a classic example of a Shakespearean tragic hero. There are many factors that contribute to the degeneration of Macbeth. The three points, which contribute greatly to Macbeth's degeneration are the prophecies, which were told to him by the witches, how Lady Macbeth influenced and manipulated Macbeth's judgment, and finally Macbeth's long time ambition, which drove his desire to be king. Macbeth's growing character degenerate from a noble man to a violent individual.
The prophecies, which were told by the witches, were one of the factors, which contributed to the decline of his strong character. "All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!/All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!" (Shakespeare 307). It is believed that if the predictions had not been made about Macbeth becoming Thane of Cawdor, and an eventual king, he would still be focused on his career as a warrior. Greed and power drive humans to change themselves, when it is not......

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Title: Macbeth
Approximate Word Count: 555
Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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