Act 1-Character Profile

Macbeth

Macbeth is the protagonist of this play and all play is talk about what happen to Macbeth. This play begins with Macbeth lead his solider fight back the enemy from Norway successfully with his friend Banquo, it illustrates that Macbeth is a brave soldier and he has his own good friend. As the person who just makes contributions, he does not think too much because he knows that is what he should do for his country, for his family, and for his king. Macbeth is still loyal for King Duncan. However, everything changes after Macbeth accounts with the three witches. The three witches give prophecies to Macbeth that he will become the Thane of Cawdor, soon this prophecy becomes true. This lets Macbeth realize he has the potential for becoming the king instead of King Duncan. The prophecies of three witches plant the seed in Macbeth’ heart for being the criminal.

Macbeth is one of the people who make me feel he is poor but also hateful. So many people respected him since he defeats the enemy of Norway. However, he chooses the hardest way to go because of the prophecies from the three witches and the force from his wife. A part of the reason he chooses to kill the King Duncan is himself, because he knows he could be the king some day. If he does not meet those three witches, he is the thane of Cawdor forever, and might be greater. After Macbeth killing King Duncan, he feels guilty and never comfortable in his role as a criminal. He bears the disastrous consequence of what he did---he kills King Duncan day by day and cannot sleep at night. At the same time, Macbeth is also hateful. After him becoming the king, he becomes a tyrant to implement his atrocity to his people. He is not a good king compared with King Duncan.

From Macbeth, I know I should deliberate before I make a decision and try my best to avoid choosing a bad way to go. A bad direction can not only make trouble but also can destroy a person’s life forever.

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