Lady Macbeth's Transformation

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In the Shakespearian tragedy Macbeth; the main protagonist Macbeth transforms from a brave, good hearted soldier to a murderous, greedy, guilt ridden king. This spanning change was brought on by his conversations with others and himself, Sending him downhill and ending up alone and too full of pride and greed to see things clearly. We start the play with a well appreciated, brave and loyal Macbeth in a world of traitors. Praised by his soldiers who report to the king "For brave Macbeth — well he deserves that name — Disdaining Fortune, with his brandish'd steel, Which smoked with bloody execution, Like valor's minion carved out his passage Till he faced the slave." At this stage in the play Macbeth would never think of murdering anyone to…show more content…
Macbeth says "We will proceed no further in this business: He hath honor’d me of late; and I have bought Golden opinions from all sorts of people" Macbeth shows that he doesn't want to kill king Duncan but Lady Macbeth challenges his manhood saying she would rather kill her baby than go back on a promise. This is a good example of character change through conversations with other people. Before the conversation with lady macbeth; Macbeth was certain he didn't want to kill the…show more content…
He is no longer the cautious and hesitating plotter, but becomes bolder and more energetic in his scheming. He now takes to bloodshed readily. Lady Macbeth's taunts are not required anymore to spur him on. He plans the murder of Banquo in a careful and business like manner. He tells the murderers: "I will advise you where to plant yourselves; Acquaint you with the perfect spy o' the time, The moment on't; for 't must be done to-night.". Even after being so cautious and careful over the murder of Duncan, without any hesitation or thoughts of the , puts Lady Macduff and her children to death after saying to himself "To crown my thoughts with acts, be it thought and done: The castle of Macduff I will surprise; Seize upon Fife; give to the edge o' the sword His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls That trace him in his line." This conversation with himself shows that he is more interested in revenge than logic. He doesn't see that his kingdom is falling
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