The more power one gains, the more corrupt they become. ... The force which drives Lady Macbeth to do anything in this play is her thirst to achieve more power than the power she already has. ... She corrupts his life, and sets him, too, on the same quest for power she is on. ... This depicts her exposed corrupted insides from her quest for power. ... The lives of the individual and those around him or her are shattered and corrupt. ...

• Word Count: 1406
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The play follows the main character, Macbeth, from greatness to misfortune and tragedy, as his greed and for power corrupt him. ... As the play progresses, Macbeth begins to become corrupted by the es, his wife, and his own personal desire for gain. ... The story of Macbeth teaches society that life must be dictated on a personal level and not by some outside force, such as the es dictate Macbeth's life and reign as king. ...

• Word Count: 1430
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

This is a representation of the power his ambition has gained over him, as it is acting as a compelling force outside of his thoughts and has become something almost tangible. ... In this example, as well as throughout the play, her greed is the driving force behind her wish to exorcise her emotions. ... By persuading him to engage in such a corrupt act, one which she convinced herself to participate in, she violates the bond of trust and love between husband and wife. ...

• Word Count: 1512
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

He wonders whether the dagger is real or imagined and appears to have an awareness, but is powerless to fight against it as he is being instructed by some force which he cannot control. ... Macbeth went from being a loving, honorable man with empathy, to a broken down shell of a man-corrupt with ruthlessness and self centered desire. ...

• Word Count: 1477
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography

Lady Macbeth appears to be a sweet, loyal citizen but in reality she is the evil force that encourages Macbeth to commit murder. ... Shakespeare shows us that power, or the thought alone, can corrupt even a good man. ...

• Word Count: 2016
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Assignment on the Character Macbeth At the beginning of the play Macbeth, Macbeth is known as a praiseworthy hero in battle. Then he deteriorates into an impulsive cold-blooded murderer, because of other people dominating his decisions. He is a man whom for the sake of his ambition is willi...

• Word Count: 2148
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School