Macbeth Final

     When we sin, we are proof that evil does exist. There was and always will be evil in this world and negativity to persuade us and go against our morals. We are sometimes desperate for fortune and popularity, which isn't a characteristic for everyone but everyone wants it. Sometimes we're greedy and only care about ourselves and what we want instead of looking at the whole picture, realizing the possible consequences. If you can't get what you want, then it probably wasn't meant to be needed. In life, there's always ways to get things we want without going against our morals but since we are human, of course we're tempted to sin and be greedy. In Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Macbeth proves just that. 
     We are convinced to be the greatest normally because others say we are, it goes straight up to the head and that's when you start to think. "All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, Thane of Glamis!", "All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, Thane of Cawdor!", "All hail, Macbeth! You'll be king one day!" (1.3.31) After the three witches told Macbeth he was going to be king, Macbeth was probably curious as to when because he was too excited. Although, it must've gotten to his head because everything went downhill after the witches told him the prophecy. "If we could get away with the deed after it's done, then the quicker it were done, the better. If the murder had no consequences, and is death ensured success... If, when I strike the blow, that would be the end of it - here, right here, on this side of eternity - we'd willingly chance the life to come." (1.7.55) After all that Macbeth's been through with winning the war, you wouldn't think he would have the nerve to murder the leader of his country. Since the words the witches said, made him think about what could be, he was impatient as to when it was going to happen, he wanted it badly, and right away. Others can have a great influence in how we act and think, for the good or as for macbeth, the evil. 
     Others can also have a huge influence on where you take your stand. Lady Macbeth said, "Was the hope drunk that made you determined before? Has it been sleeping sine? And has it woken up to look queasily upon what it did when tipsy? From now on, I know what your love's worth. Are you afraid to match your acts with your ambitions? Can you want that glittering prize - the crown ..." (1.7.57) If the "love of your life" were to tell you this, there wouldn't be any questioning on what you should do, you'd probably do it to make them happy. Peer pressure, especially from your loved ones can become an influence on your decisions. Macbeth replies, "That's enough of that! I'll dare do anything that's worthy of a man." (1.7.57) A small shove of pressure could make anyone give in. Macbeth obviously doesn't have a mind of his own, and is confused about his morals. Even though others may influence us to do what isn't right, doesn't mean we have to follow their orders, we have our own mind that can think for itself. 
     Once you've done something that is unforgivable, perhaps evil, you'll eventually have an appetite for more. "I won't go back! I'm afraid to think of what I've done. I daren't look at it again!" (2.2.73) Macbeth was so afraid and worried after murdering Duncan that he became paranoid. Do it once, you do it again. Macbeth says, "I've almost forgotten the taste of fear."(5.5.191) After murdering Duncan and his best friend ,Banquo, evil has practically taken over his heart and implanted itself deep into his soul. Once a murderer always a murderer, and he can't undo what he's done. Transforming into a monster is the aftermath of  all this chaos. 
     Macbeth started off as a hero, one that people looked up to and honored, but then ended up as a monster. As the witches stated Macbeth's prophecy, he became more and more intrigued in become king. He told his wife, and she persuaded him to kill King Duncan so that they could reign earlier than expected. All they could've done was just wait and see, if it was meant to be. If it were fate, it would've happen, it would just take some patience. Macbeth and his Lady weren't, they were greedy and selfish for all they thought about was their happiness and what they wanted instead of what their country needed. The consequences was death for both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, what comes around goes around. There were ways that Macbeth could've handled the situation without the deaths, but since he was tempted to go against his morals, he became evil.