From noble Macbeth the bloodier villain Evil in Macbeth
A Second Thought As Macbeth progresses the leading character changes dramatically. In the beginning he is known as “noble Macbeth”(1. ... 69), and through the play he changes into a “bloodier villain” (5. ... Most would believe that Macbeth is responsible for his own demise, however, because Macbeth’s temporary malevolence is brought on primarily by others and he suffers more than anyone else in the end, he deserves our pity. Most of Macbeth’s wrongdoings are brought on by outside influences. “All hail, Macbeth! ... 50) One witch’s eight words set in motion the chain of events that cause the downfall of Macbeth. ... In effort to understand what was said, Macbeth approaches his “dearest partner of greatness” (1. ... Lady Macbeth is certain that Macbeth should kill the King; so sure that she accuses him of not being a man when he hesitates: . ... Macbeth decides, mainly because of what Lady Macbeth says, to kill Duncan in order to become King.