Macbeth_Themes

Macbeth Themes William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth” exposes many evil explicit themes. First, The theme of temptation is an apparent theme. The witches create temptation by giving Macbeth the prophecies. At first Macbeth acknowledges that killing the king would create “deep damnation.” However, Macbeth succumbs to temptation when Lady Macbeth calls him a “coward in thine own esteem.” Next, Deceit is a major theme throughout the play. Macbeth trys to hide the murder of the king by wearing a “false face”. His vindictive plan is to “mock the time” and fool the noblemen of his evil doings. Macbeth also deceives Banquo by lying to him about not thinking of the evil witches prophecies. “Macbeth” displays many evil themes in the entirety of the play. Macbeth owns many tragic character flaws which lead to his death. First, the ambition that Macbeth bestows is deadly. During Macbeth’s ambitious journey he commits many sinful mistakes. However, even living with the guilt he couldn’t “ wash from (his) hands”, he still pursues the throne. The ambitious nature of Macbeth was never satisfied. He wished to “died an hour before this chance” to become king. Next, being unfaithful to the Christian religion is a macbeth, shakespeare, temptation, next, life, first, evil, thoughts, theme, play, king, however, flaws, character, ambitious, witches, unfaithful, throughout, throne, themes, prophecies, never, myself, macbeth’s, living, lead, killing, hour, full, create, christian, before, became, ambition, about, worn