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
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