Entry #4.Macbeth

One of William Shakespeare's greatest works, also known as his most darkest/powerful works, is when he created the tragedy called Macbeth. It's a play that displays how far a man will go to reach to the top, but at the same time will get what he deserves. This man was Macbeth who basically wanted to be next in line to be King and would do anything to reach that position. Yes, even murder. Throughout the whole play, there are plenty of lessons(themes) to learn. Now why do people formulate a theme in their writing? Themes can be really important in a writing and make people
consider what they are reading about. In Macbeth, here are a few themes that were generated:

1. Power can corrupt your mind and body. 

• The three witches put into Macbeth's mind that he will be King. So, he decides to go chase after that in the wrong way. 
• Lady Macbeth is Macbeth's wife, who wants her husband to be King just as much as he does. Macbeth starts off as a good man who loves and hails his King. However, his wife gets into his head and creates evil thoughts. Leading him into killing important people in his life.

2. Let nature take its course rather than free will.

• Macbeth was already predicted to be king, but he took it upon himself to make it happen. For this reason, his wife, among other important people ended up dead. Macbeth should have believed in his prophecy and let nature take its course basically. Even if it was going to be years later, the whole purpose was for him to just let things happen on its own.

3. Beware of being overly ambitious. 

• This is one of the most transparent themes you learn through Macbeth's character. Ambition is not the mistaken part, but being overboard ambitious (killing/lieing/deceiving) in order to succeed is not what is recommended. 
• In the end, Macbeth fails and gains nothing from his actions.

See for yourself! Macbeth Play