Examples Of Freewill In Macbeth

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For the entirety of the play Macbeth has the freewill to choose his path. Through this classic story it was all Macbeth choosing in who he would listen to and follow. In the story the following people that influence him are the witches, Lady Macbeth and his own self conscious. In the beginning of the book Macbeth and his friend Banquo are coming back from battle when they are suddenly are approached by the witches. The first witch comes up to him and Banquo and says “All hail, Macbeth! Hail to you, thane of Glamis!”. After this the third witch comes and says “All hail, Macbeth, the future king!”. When he hears this he can’t believe his own ears. He doubts at first what the witches say to him but, when King Duncan says he will be Thane of
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