To illustrate Macbeth’s downfall, the first factor which contributed to Macbeth being a tragic hero was the misleading words said from the witches’ prophecies. Although the witches did not exactly lie to Macbeth, their words held double meanings which caused Macbeth to misinterpret their sayings. For instance, the first moment when Macbeth encountered the witches, the third witch said to Macbeth, “All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!” (1.3.51). Basically, the witches have triggered Macbeth’s thought process and Macbeth has started to wonder how it would feel like to become King. In other words, this is the spark which ignited Macbeth’s ambition to become King. Furthermore, as Macbeth’s …show more content…
Prior to meeting any supernatural forces, Macbeth is known as being a sensitive man who is noble and he has garnered a reputation for being one of the best in battle. Conversely, after the meeting with the witches, he sends a letter to his wife detailing the prophecy as told by the witches. This is where Lady Macbeth’s influential character comes on full display as when Macbeth returns home, she convinces him to murder the current King of Scotland, who is Duncan so that Macbeth will be able to reign all over Scotland. To add, this is further supported by when Lady Macbeth