Ambitions to Commit Evil in Macbeth

In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, one could argue that Macbeth is motivated to commit his evil acts by three forces. For example, the witches in the play give him the first idea that he will be king. In addition, his own ambition starts to take over later in the play. Lastly, Lady Macbeth pushed and provoked him constantly to commit these evils. So even though Macbeth committed these acts, there was more influence then just his ideas.

The three witches in the play are a pretty big influence on Macbeth. For example, the witches tell him that he will be the Thane of Cawdor and it comes true proving the witches right of their prophecies. "All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!" (I.iii.51-52). "But how of Cawdor? The Thane of Cawdor lives," (I.iii.75). "… call thee Thane of Cawdor:" (I.iii.110). Also, They tell him none of woman born can kill him, thus making him feel in-stoppable. "The power of man, for none of woman born shall harm......

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