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to what extent is he simply fated to carry out these particular actions?
Fate plays a significant role in Macbeth’s downfall. Discuss.
To what extent is Macbeth a moral play? Is justice served at the end of the play?
To what extent does Macbeth take control of his future?
To what extent does Macbeth suggest that our fate is predetermined? -- Similar to who is to blame topics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIC-fgWNguw
https://www.wreake.bepschools.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/12/Macbeth-revision-material-for-English-Lit-GCSE.pdf
https://www.thinkswap.com/au/vce/english/year-11/macbeth-analytical-essay
https://www.studocu.com/en-gb/document/high-school-australia/english-unit-4/macbeth-gains-our-sympathy-towards-the-end-of-the-play/8869886?origin=search-results
https://www.studocu.com/en-gb/document/high-school-australia/english-unit-4/fate-plays-a-significant-role-in-macbeth/8869880?origin=search-results
https://www.studocu.com/en-gb/document/high-school-australia/english-and-english-as-an-additional-language-unit-2/macbeth-essay-grade-b/20122973?origin=search-results
How did Shakespeares show both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s ambitions are the driving force of the play?
Macbeth is totally riddled by guilt in Act 3, Scene 4 as is it vividly portrayed during the banquet scene. The hallucination of him seeing Banquo's ghosts reveals his unstable mental state which is caused by his overflowing guilt after murdering Banquo. He tries to deny his guilt and convincing himself that he is not responsible for Banquo's death by saying to the ghost that "thou canst not say I did it". It shows his desperate attempt to distance himself from his heinous actions. Guilt is often follow by paranoia as an "understood relation" which the consequence of Macbeth seeing the ghost is "the very painting of [his] fear". It parallels to the guilt after Duncan's murder which there is a "air-drawn dagger", implying that the guilt could create detrimental and false imaginary. He also starts realising the inevitability of retribution of his action as a sense of guilt which the motif of blood is used here. He is "in blood" and knowing that "blood will have blood", these reflects his guilt leads him to understand his vicious cycle of violence which more bloodshed scenes will happen later. This notions is reinforced as he "steps in so far" and finds that "returning [is] as tedious as go over". Macbeth expresses his determination to continue his violence path since he sacrifices everything for his ambition. It showcases that he is too deeply involved in his crimes to turn back, and now is left by the aftermath of his actions which are guilt and fear.
Macbeth barely takes control of his future in the play. The murder of Banquo and his interaction with the murderer reveals his attempt to assert control. His decision to murder Banquo is convinced by the witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne. Although the elimination of Banquo by the murderers is done, the escape of his son, Fleance, signifies that Macbeth's control is not absolute. Macbeth acknowledges his potential vulnerability as there is "no teeth for the present" but the "venom [will] breed" soon. His realisation of the inevitability of retribution of his action which the motif of blood is used. Knowing that "blood will have blood", it implies that he is trapped in the vicious cycle of violence which despite his efforts to shape his future, he is ultimately subject to the moral and natural order. The aftermath of his actions indicates that he does not hold a certain solid control of his future. His fate taking control of his plan is further portrayed when Macbeth encounters the hallucination of Banquo's ghost in the banquet. The ghost symbolises the limit of Macbeth control as he cannot escape the psychological consequences of his actions. The unnatural event is "the very painting of [his] fear" which his overwhelming guilt leads him to an unstable mental state. He exclaims, "thou canst not say I did it" and deny his responsibility desperately by telling himself to "never shake". However, his inner turmoil causes him unable to maintain control to stay calm and control his public image. This notions is reinforced as he "steps in so far" and finds that "returning [is] as tedious as go over". Macbeth expresses his determination to continue his violence path since he sacrifices everything for his ambition. It showcases that he is too deeply involved in his crimes to turn back, and his future is now dictated by his past actions.