Macbeth's Abuse Of Power

It is in human nature that the more power one desires the more corrupt actions one must do to attain it. In Shakespeare’s tragedy of Macbeth, a Scottish noble's craving for power leads him to do terrible deeds that leads to his demise. Shakespeare shows that power corrupts by using Macbeth who corrupts under the thought of have power over others. Macbeth becomes corrupt under the thought of becoming king and gaining almost complete control over the people that he rules. Macbeth wants the power badly enough to do horrible deeds such as commit regicide. Lady Macbeth becomes very ambitious and allows herself to become seduced to the

Power gives people the ability to control and influence. It is held and used in many ways, significant and insignificant, for justice, mercy or desire. Because of its ability to give people what they want, power tempts people into doing the unthinkable in order to acquire it. Power itself is uncorrupted, only tainted and weaponised by those who hold it. In Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ and Suzanne Collins’ ‘Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part Two, manipulation and suggestion are shown to corrupt power and contribute to its use in the name of evil. Through a comparison of literary devices in ‘Macbeth’ and ‘Mockingjay Part Two’, humanity’s corruption of power will be explored and unveiled

Having or desiring power and fame can often lead to immoral decisions and eventually a major downfall. This can be seen in many literary works, including the tragic play, Macbeth, by William Shakespeare. This play focuses in on the ability of power corrupting a person. After hearing the promising prophecy from the witches, Macbeth does whatever it takes to gain control and become king. This includes him murdering King Duncan and many other innocent people.

Although individuals may not be drawn to evil authority, power is corruptive and its overall sinfulness can lead to imbalanced relationships and moral decay. William Shakespeare’s play, ‘Macbeth', conveys power as destructive and harmful to those who abuse the opportunity to gain this ability. Shakespeare displays these qualities through the patriarchal search for command and its potential to undermine strong relationships and its adverse effect on individuals, therefore affirming the tragic consequences of unchecked ambition and the corruptive influence of power. The restrictive limitations on women in Elizabethan society compel their forceful pursuit of power.

In conclusion, Macbeth abused the power he attained when he became King. Macbeth became his own worst enemy when he had no control of his actions which led to the corruption of his soul. However, Macbeth cannot be the blamed for his actions because his greed for more power can be justified with anyone who has a position of power. An individual with power is not willing to give up the power they have and is willing to do anything to maintain their power. Macbeth went overboard however, because he had no sense of what was right and what was wrong.

Throughout the course of time, humanity has viewed an individual with power as someone that possess the qualities of unwavering strength, strong influence, and control. Although this is the case, this individual can vary depending on the circumstances. For example, one could be a King who is the overseer to all parts of his kingdom and is well known all around the world. The other could be a poor common man living in the slums of this very kingdom, planning to overthrow that very king. One might think that because the man is in such a small position compared to the king, he holds less power and doesn’t pose as a threat.

In the play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare we see how easily power and ambition can corrupt as Macbeth learns of his ‘fate’ to be the next king and, in an effort to speed up the wait commits regicide and murders the king. Macbeth’s turn in the play works well with the Lord Acton quote “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

First and foremost, in this story, Macbeth's fatal flaw is ambition, and in this theatrical work there are many encounters of the incidence throughout this play, where amongst all ,two in particular show clear as day. The first incident is presented when Macbeth assassinated King Duncan in order to become king himself. On page 55 ACT 1 SCENE 7 it proclaims that Macbeth enters carrying bloody daggers then Macbeth announces “I have done the deed”. Before deciding to commit the act of killing King Duncan, Macbeth had found himself contemplating upon the deed in which he was considering, although Macbeth himself declared that the only thing keeping him moving is his ambition. The second incident is when Macbeth tricks three men into thinking Banguo

Macbeth is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare and was first performed in 1606. It was written for King James I, which can explain its short length. The play follows a nobleman named Macbeth who was once a well-respected man and servant of King Duncan, until hearing about his destined power, which turns him against his king, friends and himself. It stress the ways power can corrupt the most purest man to do evil things to maintain it. In Macbeth, power drives innocent people to insanity after they could not handle what they have done.

It is shown in Macbeth, that power corrupts by Macbeth who makes mistakes under the thought of having power over others. Macbeth becomes dishonest and corrupt with the thought of becoming king and obtaining almost absolute authority over the people that he has control over. Macbeth wants the power desperately enough to do horrible things

According to Niccolò Machiavelli, the correct way to gain power is by doing anything and everything to obtain it. That we should do whatever is necessary to be the best or make it to the top. This concept is what leads Macbeth to his main problem in act one. Once the witches instill the idea of being king into Macbeth’s head he cannot resist.

Macbeth's Desire for Power Many scholars believe that the desire for power occurs naturally in all humans. The human mind has a natural inclination to be on top and to rule, yet many times this hunger for power destroys the sanity of the power hungry individual, and could potentially destroy the sanity of those around them. In William Shakespeare's 1623 play Macbeth, Lord Macbeth is known as a cruel, power-hungry tyrant who contributed to the desolation of Scotland.

William Shakespeare’s tragedy “Macbeth” traces the journey of Macbeth, a Scottish soldier who quickly rises to power by committing various murders. In an attempt to become King of Scotland after hearing about certain prophecies, Macbeth compromises his own sane mind with his lust for power. Macbeth psychologically resembles alcohol – a man that succumbs to his urges, destroys relationships, and feels a plethora of shame for his actions. As a result of Macbeth’s desire for power, he unconsciously destroys his own psyche as well as relationships that he has with others; particularly his wife, Lady Macbeth. Through the character of Macbeth, William Shakespeare demonstrates what effects that the desire for authority has on the human spirit and

In William Shakespeare’s tragedy of Macbeth, a Scottish noble along with his wife Lady Macbeth, crave absolute power, which prompts them to do terrible deeds that eventually lead to their demise. As well as the malicious rulers, we have those who have authority, but use their power in beneficial ways, portraying them as just rulers. The play displays the fair ruling ways of King Duncan; the kind heart of Macduff; the mischievous and abusive actions of Lady Macbeth; the tyrant ways of Macbeth; and Shakespeare’s overall idea of what happens to those who abuse their power. Ultimately, those who abuse their power, have a downfall in the end.

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, the most prevailing theme is the shift in power in the relationships of the central character. The main character of the play, Macbeth, experiences a shift in control of his relationships as he gains more power.