Character AnalysisMacbeth is a Scottish general and the thane of Glamis who is led to wicked thoughts by the prophecies of the three witches, especially after their prophecy that he will be made thane of Cawdor comes true. Macbeth is a brave soldier and a powerful man, but he is not a virtuous one. He is easily tempted into murder to fulfill his ambitions to the throne, and once he commits his first crime and is crowned King of Scotland, he embarks on further atrocities with increasing ease.
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His DownfallMacbeth's downfall is caused by his Lady Macbeth's persuasions, the Three Witches prophecies, and his own actions. Lady Macbeth persuades Macbeth to commit murder. In the play Lady Macbeth was going to kill King Duncan, but she just could not do it.
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