Macbeth (character)

Macbeth is a complex character from William Shakespeare’s tragedy. He is a brave Scottish warrior who, driven by ambition and influenced by others, seeks power by murdering King Duncan. This act sparks a descent into guilt, paranoia, and moral corruption, leading to his eventual downfall. Macbeth’s character explores themes of ambition, fate, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, making him a tragic figure whose initial nobility is overshadowed by his moral decline. His personality shifts from confident and honorable to guilt-ridden and paranoid, illustrating the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and moral compromise.