Macbeth the Tyrant Essay

Macbeth is a gentlemans gentleman beings of many admirable qualities. He is brave and valiant, as addressed by the Sergeant and Duncan, following the cleansing of the traitor Macdonwald. However, evidently through the sick(p) expirys of Duncans enemies, a angry and merciless Macbeth is seen. Yet a bullnecked sense of loyalty emanates as he fights for his tycoon. On the contrary to this fierce and merciless image, Macbeth is regarded as an extremely kind man prior to the butcher of Duncan. later on reading the letter Macbeth had sent to lady Macbeth, she says, Yet I do fear thy nature, it is too full othe milk of human kindness (1. . 16-17). She is saying that Macbeth is much too kind-hearted to do what is necessary to convey office. This respectable and admirable side to Macbeth is short-lived. In his effort to obtain power, his moralities ar pushed aside, resulting with the destruction of his admirable self. His weak traits and characteristics gradually sur take care a s the repair goes on. Macbeth, following the introduction of gentlewoman Macbeth, is seen as weak and indecisive as he yields to Lady Macbeths taunts and evidently questions his moralities. after(prenominal) cowardly killing Duncan in his sleep, his morality results with him to be guilt ridden. From here, his morality only continues to declivity with his desire to stay in power. To do so, Macbeth takes precautions to remain as king and coordinates the death of Banquo and Fleance. The idea of friendship is evidently ignored, as whereas he snarl remorse and guilt from killing Duncan, little to none remorse was shown for killing his long-time friend Banquo. Subsequently, what morality he has left extinguishes when he orders the death of Macduffs innocent family without level contemplating about it.Whereas he was tormented by ghosts and voices for his ultimo murders, the execution of an innocent child and wife does not even enervate him. Morality is what keeps Macbeth in check and without it, Macbeth plummets from the levels of respect and admiration, to the depths where he is cursed at, despised, and consequently, defeated. The tragic hero of the play, Macduff, ultimately sacrifices his family and clear conscience for the liberation and prosperity of his country, Scotland. His fad and loyalty to Scotland, leads him to his quest to find the rightful heir to the throne and subsequently, leads to the death of his family.A family is something that everyone holds dear in their hearts and for Macduff to lose his family Macduff is essentially losing a part of him. Distraught in Macduff is quickly apparent following the intelligence that his family was brutally slaughtered. Macduffs response to this crime is, He has no children. every last(predicate) my pretty ones? At one fell swoop? (4. 3. 216-218) and, I moldinessiness also feel it like a man. (4. 3. 221). Macduff is saying that he leave behind never be able to take proper justice as Macbeth has no chi ldren.This indicates that his son is clearly dear to him and essentially means a part of him disappears forever as his son dies. Furthermore, when he says he must feel it like a man, there is even more dialect to the grievance, guilt and anger he is feeling. Of the mixed emotions he is feeling, this guilt is what ruins his at a time clear conscience for the rest of his life. Despite knowing the possible dangers that his family leave encounter, he decides to go to England still. Thus, when his family parts to the afterlife, so does his clear conscience.Macduff is guilt ridden and lives ordinary knowing he is partially to blame. Lastly, Lady Macbeth relinquishes her femininity, the ultimate sacrifice a woman can make, and relationship with Macbeth in order for him to obtain the crown. After reading the letter Macbeth sends her, she appeals to the spirits and calls for them to give her strength in order to persuade her husband to commit the murder. She calls to the spirits saying, C ome, you spiritsunsex me here, and look at me, from the crown to the toe, top-full of direst cruelty, (1. 5. 40-43).It is here we see the beginning of the inner struggles she is destined to face as she continues down this path and knows she must sacrifice her femininity in order to help her husband. In addition to her already declining femininity, as she is undermining Macbeth and wound his manhood, she mentions, How tender tis to love the babe that milk me. I would, while it was smiling in my face, have pluckd my nipple from his boneless gums, and fool awayd the brains out (1. 7. 55-58). In this quote, she is saying that she would kill a fry if Macbeth commits treason.At first, Lady Macbeth presents the image of a loving, mother and child bonding, which expresses her fair(prenominal) qualities. However, what femininity she expresses is quickly shutdown as she gives her disturbing example of her purpose and thus, lack of femininity. In addition to her sacrifice of femininity, her relationship with Macbeth diminishes as well. After manipulating her husband to killing Duncan, there is a clear shift in power. Macbeth appears to require his wife less as he continues to be king and she slowly fades into the background.Whereas Lady Macbeth was completely involved in the murdering of Duncan, she was not even informed about the killing of Macduffs family. Furthermore, Macbeth seeks guidance from the witches rather than Lady Macbeth, reinforcing her declining importance. By the end of the play, when she is broken and guilt-ridden, Macbeth receives information about his wifes condition through a doctor rather than in person. At this point, it is not even a relationship and whether or not Lady Macbeth is Macbeths, dearest partner of greatness, is questionable.