Corruption Of Power In Macbeth

Macbeth’s Corruption over Power

“Justice, being equal to everyone, forces us to drink from the poisoned cup that we serve to others.” –Macbeth.
“Macbeth,” a play written by the esteemed William Shakespeare, was first performed in 1606. “Macbeth” is a tragedy and depicts corruption of power as well as how good always overcomes evil. Early in the play Macbeth’s friend, Duncan, the King of Scotland, awards Macbeth the title of “Thane of Cawdor.” This, I believe, caused Macbeth to murder his friend and then, disastrously, greed consumed his life.
The play begins by introducing the trio of witches who later in the play tell Macbeth he will be awarded magnificent things. Presently the scene ends and the next scene begins with the Scottish King Duncan being informed about how his generals, Macbeth and Banquo, successfully conquered the invading armies from Norway and Ireland. Macbeth and Banquo are traveling home via a morbid moor and stumble upon the three witches. The witches chant and tell Macbeth that he will be awarded the title “Thane of Cawdor” then later become the King of Scotland. They then proceed to inform Banquo that he will be the starting point of a long line of kings. Unfortunately, however, Banquo himself shall never become king.
Upon arriving home, some of the King’s men inform Macbeth that Duncan has bestowed upon him …show more content…
For example, they both demonstrate corruption of characters as well as how both killed their friends. In “Julius Caesar” Brutus turns most of the senate against Caesar and forces his belief upon them, which is that Caesar has been given too much power and has become corrupt. As in “Macbeth” where Macduff kills Macbeth ending the reign of terror, Mark Antony revolts against the conspirators of the senate and sets off a chain reaction of events that motivates the plebeians to burn and pillage the conspirator’s property. The plebeians then persue the conspirators and murder

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